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Funeral and Wake Catering for Crawley Down events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Crawley Down.
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering for Crawley Down events
About our funeral and wake catering in Crawley Down
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We’re frequently asked to cater village hall wakes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In Crawley Down, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Crawley Down (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- 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 winter, it is dark in Crawley Down by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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For event organisers in Crawley Down
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan for a few extra people
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Where the van can park in Crawley Down
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Crawley Down
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Crawley Down
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
Common questions in Crawley Down
How far is Crawley Down from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at All Saints Parish Church?
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.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van come to Crawley Down?
We do. Crawley Down is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Wake catering near Crawley Down
Crawley Down is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Crawley Down is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Crawley Down is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Crawley Down to Brighton (20 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Crawley Down; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RH10 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, Forest Close and Burleigh Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Crawley Down, we also cover Furnace Wood (1 mile north), Snow Hill (1 mile north), Turners Hill (1 mile south), Domewood (1 mile north) and Felbridge (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Crawley Down include Imberhorne School (1.9 miles north-east)
Occasions we serve in Crawley Down
It works for everyone.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
For a service at a church like All Saints Parish Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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