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Funeral and wake catering in Brooks Green, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Brooks Green.
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
A chip van near Brooks Green
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Sunset in Brooks Green is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Brooks Green
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We’re frequently asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and anniversary memorials, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Brooks Green, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Brooks Green (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are 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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Perfect for your wake in Brooks Green
It can be a fitting tribute.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Billingshurst station is about 2.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
Nearby places to Brooks Green
What else we do in Brooks Green
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Brooks Green
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Wakes in Brooks Green: venues and practical details
Brooks Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings in Brooks Green come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Brooks Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Brooks Green to Brighton (17 miles away).
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Trout Lane, Woodland Avenue and Emms Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Barns Green (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles north), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Maplehurst (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 generally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Brooks Green
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Brooks Green
Which station is closest to Brooks Green?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Brooks Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to Brooks Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Brooks Green and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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