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Funeral and Wake Catering for Tillington events
Funeral and wake catering in Tillington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Fresh fish and chips in Tillington
Perfect for your wake in Tillington
It takes one job off a very long list.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
After a service at The Parish Church of All Hallows, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
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Funeral and wake catering in Tillington, cooked to order
It’s an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and remembrance gatherings.
Near Tillington, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Tillington (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow a little extra
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Tillington
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Also near Tillington
Also in Tillington
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In winter, it’s dark in Tillington by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Tillington
Do you come out to small places like Tillington?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Wake catering near Tillington
Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Tillington will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Tillington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Tillington to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Tillington; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in GU28 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Graffham Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Square Tavern (0.9 miles east)
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Tillington
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Tillington
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Tillington
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- 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