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Funeral and Wake Catering for Thakeham events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Thakeham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering in Thakeham
How our funeral and wake catering works in Thakeham
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a wake near Thakeham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Wake catering near Thakeham
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in Thakeham, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Thakeham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Thakeham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RH20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Thakeham we cover include Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Thakeham includes Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Thakeham questions
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow a little extra
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Have chairs for those who need them
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Where the van can park in Thakeham
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Also near Thakeham
Also in Thakeham
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. In summer, a wake in Thakeham has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Thakeham? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Thakeham?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your wake in Thakeham
It can be a fitting tribute.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 4.1 miles west.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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