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Funeral and Wake Catering in Tangmere
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Tangmere and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
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A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Tangmere. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Tangmere
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Tangmere and the whole of West Sussex
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering in Tangmere, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. On the menu are pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at home.
For a wake in a place like Tangmere, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Tangmere
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tangmere is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 6 miles of Tangmere.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20 and PO18, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Tangmere, we cover Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Tangmere includes Levin Down.
- Schools near Tangmere include Westbourne House School (1.3 miles south-west) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Towns and villages near Tangmere
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We start when you give the word.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Tangmere
What’s the nearest station to Tangmere?
Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Tangmere from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In winter, it is dark in Tangmere by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Tangmere, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Where the van can park in Tangmere
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Tangmere
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Tangmere?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
Families holding a service at St Andrew's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch