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Funeral and Wake Catering in Chelwood Common
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 Chelwood Common.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at venues
Planning an event in Chelwood Common?
Funeral and wake catering in Chelwood Common, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at home and scattering of ashes gatherings, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In a small place like Chelwood Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Chelwood Common (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chelwood Common?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Chelwood Common
- Events in Chelwood Common and across West Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Questions from Chelwood Common
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Chelwood Common from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you straight away whether we’re available.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Arranging a wake in Chelwood Common
Chelwood Common is about 6 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Chelwood Common or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Chelwood Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Chelwood Common to Brighton (16 miles away).
Chelwood Common is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Baxters Lane, Tanyard Lane and Box's Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Chelwood Common we cover include Chelwood Gate (1 mile north), Danehill (1 mile south-west), Birchgrove (1 mile north-west), Furner's Green (2 miles south) and Nutley (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.3 miles west) and Heaven Farm Museum (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Chelwood Common includes Brickfield Meadow.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chelwood Common
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Chelwood Common is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Chelwood Common? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Chelwood Common?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as Chelwood Gate Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Also near Chelwood Common
Other occasions in Chelwood Common
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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