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Funeral and Wake Catering for Walderton events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Walderton? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Walderton events
Funeral and wake catering in Walderton, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for a wake at the family home and small family memorials.
Near Walderton, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Walderton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Walderton
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Walderton is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Walderton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let us know of any allergies
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Walderton: your questions answered
How far is Walderton from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Walderton?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you cover Walderton?
We do. Walderton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Walderton
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Walderton
Other occasions in Walderton
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Wake catering near Walderton
Walderton is about 5 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. In and around Walderton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Nutbourne station, about 3.1 miles south. Walderton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over PO18. Close by, we cover wakes in Lordington (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (12 miles south), Emsworth (4 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south-west) and Warblington Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Walderton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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