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Funeral and Wake Catering in West Wittering
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in West Wittering.
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in West Wittering?
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in West Wittering
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. We’re frequently asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and village hall wakes, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In a small place like West Wittering, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- West Wittering (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
After a funeral in West Wittering
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wake in West Wittering will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. West Wittering is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from West Wittering to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Wittering, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in PO20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wittering pub (under half a mile west)
Nearby places to West Wittering
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What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. Summer evenings in West Wittering stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in West Wittering
- Bookings across West Sussex, including West Wittering
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wake in West Wittering
It can be a fitting tribute.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Nutbourne station, roughly 4.6 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
FAQs for West Wittering
Is West Wittering too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to West Wittering?
Nutbourne station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in West Wittering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We serve when people are ready.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What affects the price in West Wittering
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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