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Funeral and Wake Catering for Coneyhurst events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Coneyhurst.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Coneyhurst events
Funeral and wake catering in Coneyhurst, cooked to order
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. For remembrance gatherings and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In rural Coneyhurst, home or the hall is usual. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Coneyhurst (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Coneyhurst
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Coneyhurst and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Late-December sunset in Coneyhurst is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Coneyhurst, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Coneyhurst: halls, homes and travel
Coneyhurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Coneyhurst and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Coneyhurst to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
We cover wakes in every part of RH14 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Billingshurst (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (3 miles north), Newpound Common (3 miles north-west), The Haven (4 miles north) and Slinfold (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Knepp Wildland.
Nearby places to Coneyhurst
Other occasions in Coneyhurst
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Coneyhurst
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Coneyhurst and the whole of West Sussex
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
FAQs for Coneyhurst
What’s the nearest station to Coneyhurst?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
How far is Coneyhurst from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you come to Coneyhurst?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Coneyhurst is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
What affects the price in Coneyhurst
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
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.
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.
- 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