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Funeral and Wake Catering for West Thorney events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in West Thorney.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering for West Thorney events
About our funeral and wake catering in West Thorney
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. We are frequently asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and family meals after the service, with mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like West Thorney, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- West Thorney (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in West Thorney?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Whatever the occasion in West Thorney, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Southbourne station, about 2.2 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
Nearby places to West Thorney
What else we do in West Thorney
FAQs for West Thorney
Is West Thorney too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to West Thorney?
The closest is Southbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in West Thorney?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in West Thorney? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Thorney?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why West Thorney hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
After a funeral in West Thorney
West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. For wakes in West Thorney, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. West Thorney is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from West Thorney to Southampton (22 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Thorney, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the PO10 postcode area. For wakes just outside West Thorney, we cover Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (2.4 miles north)
For event organisers in West Thorney
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In summer, a wake in West Thorney has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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