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Funeral and Wake Catering in West Sussex

We take the van to 371 towns and villages across West Sussex for funeral and wake catering, cooked to order at your event.

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Towns we cover in West Sussex

A fish and chip van for wakes and gatherings after a funeral. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or ask us for a quote.

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Our funeral and wake catering in West Sussex

It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and life celebrations, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.

We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in West Sussex.

Send us your date, numbers and address.
We check access for the van and quote.
We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.

Prices in West Sussex

Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.

What you get with us

No surprises in your quote
Served hot, straight from the hatch
We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy

Getting a price

Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.

Near you in Crawley

Around Crawley, we take the van to homes and venues near Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park. Also close by are The George Hotel (within half a mile north), Three Bridges Junior School (within half a mile south-east) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (under half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Crawley itself: Crawley station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Tilgate Lake.

Wakes across West Sussex: halls and homes

In West Sussex’s villages, the hall is frequently where people gather after a funeral; in Crawley, Horsham and Worthing, it may be a club or venue. Tell us where and we will check parking. The South Downs National Park and the High Weald National Landscape are within easy reach of places across West Sussex, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles. Around 121 places in West Sussex are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered side for the queue.

Crawley: Crawley is on or near the A23 and A264, handy for relatives driving in. If relatives are coming by rail, Crawley has its own station, Crawley station. Late-December sunset in Crawley is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.

Is a fish and chip van right for you?

Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter.

Comparing caterers

How much space the van takes up
The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Payment terms and deposit
What happens if the event is cancelled or moved

Allergies and dietary needs

We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:

Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Build in time for delays
Check the hall has an urn
Confirm the van can park at the hall

Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.

Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.

Space, access and the venue

A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:

A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Lighting nearby for evening events
A route in without tight gates or low branches

What comes out of the fryer

Pie and chips

A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.

Gravy

A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.

Planners, venues and businesses

Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.

For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.

Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in West Sussex

Can the van park on grass?

Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.

Where can the van park?

Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.

What does it cost to hire the van?

It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.

Do you bring everything you need?

We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.

What happens if it rains?

The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.

Can you cater a wake at short notice?

We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.

Do you take everything away?

We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.