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Funeral and Wake Catering in West Ashling
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in West Ashling and across West Sussex.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
Fresh fish and chips in West Ashling
Funeral and wake catering in West Ashling, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for a wake at the family home and memorial gatherings.
For a wake near West Ashling, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Arranging a wake in West Ashling
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. West Ashling is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from West Ashling to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of West Ashling, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Ashling include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In winter, it is dark in West Ashling by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in West Ashling?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. 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.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
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Also in West Ashling
Occasions we serve in West Ashling
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bosham station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What affects the price in West Ashling
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
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 are ready, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow a little extra
We park quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
For event organisers in West Ashling
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in West Ashling
Is West Ashling too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is West Ashling close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including West Ashling.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
- 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