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Funeral and Wake Catering for Tortington events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Tortington.
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering in Tortington
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Tortington
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Whether it is gatherings at a village hall or club and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Tortington, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Tortington (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Tortington
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Tortington?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer evenings in Tortington stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Tortington?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
Tortington: halls, homes and travel
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. In and around Tortington, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Tortington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Tortington to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, there’s a station right in Tortington: Ford station. Tortington is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Tortington is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Tortington, we also cover Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Tortington includes WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Littlehampton Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (within half a mile south)
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Tortington?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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