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Funeral and Wake Catering in Burgess Hill
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Burgess Hill? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Burgess Hill?
Funeral and wake catering in Burgess Hill, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We serve pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and a tribute meal.
For a wake in Burgess Hill, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps, with parking for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Burgess Hill (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill is about 9 miles north of Brighton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Burgess Hill will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Burgess Hill is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Burgess Hill to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Families holding a service at St John the Evangelist's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives driving in can use the A273 and B2036 to reach Burgess Hill. Burgess Hill is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH15. Whether your wake is on Church Road, Station Road and Lower Church Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Burgess Hill sits on or near the A273 and B2036, so getting the van to your wake is simple. We also bring the van to wakes in Jacob's Post (1 mile west), World's End (1 mile north-east), Abbotsford (1 mile north-west), Goddards Green (2 miles west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Burgess Hill has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Burgess Hill Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south). The countryside around Burgess Hill includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakmeeds Community College (within half a mile south-west) and Burgess Hill Girls (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Gold Martlets pub (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Nearby places to Burgess Hill
Also in Burgess Hill
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer evenings in Burgess Hill stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Burgess Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Burgess Hill
It takes one job off a very long list.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Burgess Hill: Burgess Hill station.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Burgess Hill?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Burgess Hill
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Burgess Hill
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
FAQs for Burgess Hill
We’re gathering after a service at St John the Evangelist's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Burgess Hill from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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