West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Upper Beeding events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Upper Beeding and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Upper Beeding
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Upper Beeding. In winter, it’s dark in Upper Beeding by about 3:55pm, 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Upper Beeding
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We’re frequently asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
Near Upper Beeding, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Upper Beeding (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Upper Beeding questions
Could you trade in Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian)?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Upper Beeding?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
After a service at The Parish Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
After a funeral in Upper Beeding
Upper Beeding is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For wakes in Upper Beeding, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Beeding to Brighton (8 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 3.6 miles south of the centre. Upper Beeding is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in BN44, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Monks Walk and Hyde Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Upper Beeding, we cover Bramber (1 mile west), Botolphs (1 mile south-west), Steyning (1 mile west), Sompting (4 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Upper Beeding includes Truleigh Hill and Mill Hill.
- Local schools include Steyning Grammar School (1.4 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Upper Beeding
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
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.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Upper Beeding
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See how we price and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Upper Beeding
Also in Upper Beeding
- 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