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Funeral and wake catering in Brook Street, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Brook Street.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Brook Street
Funeral and wake catering in Brook Street, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For gatherings at a village hall or club and scattering of ashes gatherings, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Near Brook Street, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Brook Street (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Brook Street; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Nearby places to Brook Street
Other occasions in Brook Street
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Brook Street
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Common questions in Brook Street
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Brook Street?
The closest is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you cover Brook Street?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Brook Street. For a quote, use our quote form.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Brook Street, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Brook Street: halls, homes and travel
Brook Street is about 3 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Bookings in Brook Street come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Brook Street is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Brook Street to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Brook Street; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in RH17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to wakes in Whitemans Green (1 mile south), Cuckfield (1 mile south), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Balcombe (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Cuckfield Museum (1.2 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Brook Street include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Warden Park School (1.4 miles south) and Warden Park School (1.4 miles south)
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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