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Funeral and wake catering in Westhampnett, West Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Westhampnett: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Westhampnett
About our funeral and wake catering in Westhampnett
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We’re often asked to cater wakes at venues and remembrance gatherings, with sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
For a wake near Westhampnett, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Westhampnett (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Westhampnett
How far is Westhampnett from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around Westhampnett?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you right away whether we are available.
Do you cover Westhampnett?
Yes, we do. Westhampnett is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Westhampnett
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Events we cater in Westhampnett
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Arranging a wake in Westhampnett
Westhampnett is about 1 mile north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in Westhampnett, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Westhampnett to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.7 miles south-west. Westhampnett is within about 6 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over the PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Hill Road, Sears Close and Hamilton Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Westhampnett, we also cover Maudlin (1 mile east), Shopwyke (1 mile south-east), Westerton (1 mile north-east), Portfield (1 mile south-west) and Strettington (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (0.7 miles south-east) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.5 miles east)
Towns and villages near Westhampnett
What else we do in Westhampnett
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In winter, it is dark in Westhampnett by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Westhampnett hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- 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