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Funeral and Wake Catering in Westergate
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Westergate? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Westergate
Who books funeral and wake catering in Westergate?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
In Westergate and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
If relatives are coming by rail, Barnham station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
Funeral and wake catering in Westergate, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. For gatherings at home after a funeral and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Around Westergate, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Westergate (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In Westergate, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Westergate, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Wake catering near Westergate
Westergate is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From the centre of Westergate to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Westergate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Westergate to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
After a service at Westergate Mission Hall, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Westergate, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Westergate is within about 4 miles of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of the PO20 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Oaks Close, Westergate Street and Rosvara Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Westergate we cover include Nyton (1 mile north-west), Eastergate (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1 mile west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (under half a mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. 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 will quote.
Why book our van in Westergate
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Westergate and across West Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Westergate
Can you serve near the sea around Westergate?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come 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 if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van come to Westergate?
Yes, we do. Westergate is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Also near Westergate
What else we do in Westergate
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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