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Funeral and wake catering in Wiston, West Sussex

From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Wiston.

Gatherings at home after a funeral
Scattering of ashes gatherings
A tribute meal

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How the day works

Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer evenings in Wiston stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.

Send us 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.

How to prepare

Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day

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Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.

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Planning help

Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Wiston

Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We serve cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and a tribute meal.

In rural Wiston, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.

Fish and chips with peas and a mug of tea on a wooden table

Where: Wiston (BN44)
County: West Sussex
On the menu: Fish and chips, sausages, pies
Sides: Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
Quote: Contact us for a quote
Last updated: 24 October 2026

Wakes in Wiston: venues and practical details

Wiston is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. People in Wiston book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Wiston is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.

Wiston is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.

Wakes anywhere in BN44 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Hole Street, Water Lane and Spithandle Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Wiston, we also cover Ashington (1 mile north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (3 miles north), Partridge Green (4 miles north-east) and Broomer's Corner (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-east).

A little further out are Steyning Museum (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.

Map of Wiston © OpenStreetMap contributors

Takeaway run or book a van?

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.

Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.

The menu, dish by dish

Cod and chips

For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.

Gravy

In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.

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Allergies and dietary needs

A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:

Let someone else talk to us on the day
Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Mention allergies you know about

We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.

A table of photos helps people talk.

Planners, venues and businesses

Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.

Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

Wiston: your questions answered

Can you serve after a service at All Saints Church?

Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.

Is Wiston close to London?

About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.

How do you handle allergies?

Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.

Is there a non-fish option?

We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.

Does the batter contain gluten?

Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.

What can guests choose from?

Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.

How do we estimate numbers?

It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.

Where do you take the van?

We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.

Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?

Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.