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Funeral and Wake Catering in West Stoke
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in West Stoke? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in West Stoke
West Stoke questions
Is West Stoke close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like West Stoke?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
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?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in West Stoke
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for remembrance gatherings and a wake at the family home.
For a wake near West Stoke, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- West Stoke (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
What happens on the day
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 West Stoke stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in West Stoke? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near West Stoke
What else we do in West Stoke
Why choose funeral and wake catering in West Stoke?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Stoke?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in West Stoke. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price or the cost guide.
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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wakes in West Stoke: venues and practical details
West Stoke is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in West Stoke, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Fishbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. West Stoke is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the PO18 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Downs Road and Lye Lane, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in East Ashling (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles south-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Centre (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Stoke include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
- 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