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Funeral and Wake Catering for Albourne Street events
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 Albourne Street.
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Albourne Street?
Questions from Albourne Street
Is Albourne Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Albourne Street?
Hassocks station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van come to Albourne Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Albourne Street. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Funeral and wake catering in Albourne Street, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for gatherings at home after a funeral and family meals after the service.
For a wake near Albourne Street, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Area
- Albourne Street (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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What else we do in Albourne Street
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Albourne Street, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Albourne Street?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Albourne Street
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Albourne Street: halls, homes and travel
Albourne Street is about 4 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From the centre of Albourne Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Hassocks station is about 2.5 miles away. Albourne Street is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN6. From The Street and Leyfield or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Albourne Green (1 mile north), Albourne (1 mile west), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Blackstone (1 mile west) and Twineham (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- Local pubs include The White Horse Inn (0.8 miles east)
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
What affects the price in Albourne Street
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Who books funeral and wake catering in Albourne Street?
It takes one job off a very long list.
These are some of the bookings we take in Albourne Street and West Sussex:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- 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