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Funeral and Wake Catering for Wiggonholt events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Wiggonholt? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Planning an event in Wiggonholt?
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wiggonholt
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How our funeral and wake catering works in Wiggonholt
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include family gatherings after a burial or cremation and scattering of ashes gatherings, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Wiggonholt, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Wiggonholt (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Wiggonholt and across West Sussex
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Events we cater in Wiggonholt
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Pulborough station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
Wiggonholt: your questions answered
Is Wiggonholt close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wiggonholt.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Towns and villages near Wiggonholt
Also in Wiggonholt
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In winter, it is dark in Wiggonholt by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Wakes in Wiggonholt: venues and practical details
Wiggonholt is about 2 miles north-west of Storrington, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Wiggonholt will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
After a service at Wiggonholt Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Wiggonholt; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in RH20, we can fry fresh for your guests. We also bring the van to wakes in Marehill (1 mile north), West Chiltington Common (1 mile east), Cootham (2 miles south-east), Nutbourne (2 miles north-east) and Broomershill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (14 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Amberley Castle (3.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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