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Funeral and Wake Catering for Broadbridge Heath 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 Broadbridge Heath.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Broadbridge Heath events
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Broadbridge Heath and across West Sussex
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Broadbridge Heath
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and village hall wakes, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a wake in a place like Broadbridge Heath, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Broadbridge Heath (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Broadbridge Heath
Broadbridge Heath is about 2 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH12, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
After a service at St. John's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Broadbridge Heath, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH12. That could mean a wake at a home on Church Road, Broadbridge Way and Sargent Way, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Tower Hill (1 mile south-east), Warnham (2 miles north), Horsham (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles south-west) and Rowhook (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (8 miles east), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (7 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south) and Billingshurst (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Broadbridge Heath includes Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Broadbridge Heath include Tanbridge House School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Shelley Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
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What else we do in Broadbridge Heath
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In Broadbridge Heath, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Broadbridge Heath?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
These are some of the bookings we take around Broadbridge Heath:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.2 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs 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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Allow a little extra
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Broadbridge Heath questions
We’re gathering after a service at St. John's Church: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Broadbridge Heath?
Christs Hospital station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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