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Funeral and Wake Catering in Walberton
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Walberton? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering in Walberton
How our funeral and wake catering works in Walberton
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Whether it’s gatherings after the committal and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
In a small place like Walberton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Walberton (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer evenings in Walberton stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Walberton?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Questions from Walberton
What’s the nearest station to Walberton?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is Walberton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Arranging a wake in Walberton
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For wakes in Walberton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Walberton. We serve 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Walberton to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Walberton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 5 miles of Walberton.
We cover wakes in every part of the BN18 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). Open spaces near Walberton include WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Walberton
More for events in Walberton
Events we cater in Walberton
It takes one job off a very long list.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Barnham station, about 1.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Walberton
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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