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Funeral and wake catering in Billingshurst, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Billingshurst and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Planning an event in Billingshurst?
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Funeral and wake catering in Billingshurst, fried fresh
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. For wakes at church halls and clubs and a wake at the family home, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
For a wake in a place like Billingshurst, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Billingshurst (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
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 big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Wake catering near Billingshurst
Billingshurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Billingshurst. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Families holding a service at Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wherever your wake is in RH14, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Lower Station Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Coneyhurst (2 miles south-east), Newpound Common (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (2 miles north-east), The Haven (3 miles north) and Slinfold (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south).
The countryside around Billingshurst includes The Mens.
- Nearby schools include The Weald School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Inn (within half a mile south)
Perfect for your wake in Billingshurst
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
- Small family memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Billingshurst has its own station, Billingshurst station.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Billingshurst and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Billingshurst
More for events in Billingshurst
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Billingshurst
Which station is closest to Billingshurst?
Billingshurst has its own station: Billingshurst station.
We’re gathering after a service at Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you come to Billingshurst?
We do. We serve events in Billingshurst and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. A wake in Billingshurst in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Billingshurst? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just 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