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Funeral and wake catering in West Preston, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in West Preston.
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
A chip van near West Preston
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How our funeral and wake catering works in West Preston
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it is pub wakes and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake in a place like West Preston, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- West Preston (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Perfect for your wake in West Preston
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
Arranging a wake in West Preston
West Preston is about 4 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Around West Preston, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Angmering station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of West Preston, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of West Preston.
Wherever your wake is in BN16, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on Ash Lane, Mill Lane and Sea Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in East Preston (1 mile east), Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), Angmering (1 mile north-east), West Kingston (1 mile east) and Kingston Gorse (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around West Preston includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Angmering School (0.8 miles north-east)
Also near West Preston
What else we do in West Preston
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In winter, it’s dark in West Preston by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
FAQs for West Preston
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to West Preston?
The closest is Angmering station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and 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