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Funeral and wake catering in Westbourne, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Westbourne and West Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Westbourne
Funeral and wake catering in Westbourne, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We serve sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater small family memorials and remembrance gatherings.
In a small place like Westbourne, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Westbourne (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Westbourne
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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 generally the easier option.
Wake catering near Westbourne
Westbourne is about 3 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Westbourne or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Westbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Families holding a service at St John the Baptist's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Westbourne; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across PO10. That could mean a wake at a home on The Square, Church Road and Crockford Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Lumley (1 mile south), Woodmancote (1 mile east), Emsworth (1 mile south-west), Southbourne (1 mile south-east) and Denvilles (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Good Intent Public House (under half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Westbourne
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Westbourne
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. In Westbourne, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Westbourne: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Westbourne?
Emsworth station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Is Westbourne close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Occasions we serve in Westbourne
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Westbourne and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Emsworth station, about 1 mile south-west.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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