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Funeral and Wake Catering in Barns Green
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Barns Green and West Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Barns Green
For event organisers in Barns Green
Parks, greens and streets normally 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 explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Funeral and wake catering in Barns Green, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and wakes at venues.
For a wake near Barns Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Barns Green (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Barns Green?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Barns Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
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. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Also near Barns Green
Other occasions in Barns Green
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Summer evenings in Barns Green stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Barns Green
Is Barns Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Barns Green?
Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
After a funeral in Barns Green
Barns Green is about 4 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For wakes in Barns Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Anywhere in RH13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on The Hordens, Smugglers Way and Finians Field or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Brooks Green (1 mile south), Itchingfield (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Broadbridge Heath (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
- Local pubs include The Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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