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Funeral and Wake Catering for Bolney events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Bolney.
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering in Bolney
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bolney
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Bolney, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Bolney (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Bolney
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Numbers
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Bolney, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Other occasions in Bolney
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Allow a little extra
- Allow for the service running over
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Bolney and the whole of West Sussex
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Bolney questions
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Bolney close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer evenings in Bolney stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near Bolney
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Bolney will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Bolney is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bolney to Brighton (12 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Mary Magdalene's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Bolney is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17. Local streets include The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- 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