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Funeral and wake catering in Yapton, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Yapton.
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
A chip van near Yapton
Funeral and wake catering in Yapton, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We’re often asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and celebrations of life, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In Yapton, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Yapton (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Yapton
Which station is closest to Yapton?
Barnham station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Yapton Free Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
What affects the price in Yapton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
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.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Yapton
Yapton is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From the centre of Yapton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Yapton is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
After a service at Yapton Free Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Relatives driving in can use the B2132 to reach Yapton. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Yapton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Yapton is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We serve wakes across BN18 and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Dunnock Square and Charles Square; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the B2132 close by, Yapton is simple for us to get to for your wake. If your venue is just outside Yapton, we also cover Bilsham (1 mile south), Barnham (1 mile north-west), Flansham (2 miles south-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Walberton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Yapton include WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Yapton include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.8 miles north-west)
Places near Yapton
Also in Yapton
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Yapton
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Yapton hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Yapton?
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.5 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
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.
The process
There’s 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 Yapton, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- 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.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
- 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