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Funeral and Wake Catering for Wineham events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Wineham and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering in Wineham
For event organisers in Wineham
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Funeral and wake catering in Wineham, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and wakes at venues.
In a small place like Wineham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Wineham (BN5)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Wineham. A wake in Wineham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Wineham, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We serve when people are ready.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wineham?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Wineham?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Wineham and West Sussex:
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
After a service at The Parish Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Towns and villages near Wineham
More for events in Wineham
Where the van can park in Wineham
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
FAQs for Wineham
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Wineham from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Wineham?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
After a funeral in Wineham
Wineham is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. In and around Wineham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Wineham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Wineham to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Wineham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in BN5 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We also bring the van to wakes in Kent Street (1 mile north-west), Twineham Green (1 mile east), Twineham (1 mile east), Cowfold (2 miles north-west) and Crosspost (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (3.3 miles east). The countryside around Wineham includes Woods Mill.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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