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Funeral and wake catering in Alfold Bars, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Alfold Bars and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at venues
Book the van in Alfold Bars
Funeral and wake catering in Alfold Bars, cooked to order
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it’s gatherings at a village hall or club and gatherings after scattering ashes, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Alfold Bars, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Alfold Bars (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan for a few extra people
We serve when people are ready.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Nearby places to Alfold Bars
Other occasions in Alfold Bars
Occasions we serve in Alfold Bars
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
In Alfold Bars and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
Alfold Bars: your questions answered
How far is Alfold Bars from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Alfold Bars
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Alfold Bars
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Alfold Bars
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wake catering near Alfold Bars
Alfold Bars is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Alfold Bars and nearby villages. Alfold Bars is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For wakes in RH14, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Pigbush Lane and Oakhurst Lane, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Alfold (1 mile north), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south-west), Plaistow (2 miles south-west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (less than half a mile north)
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Alfold Bars is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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