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Funeral and wake catering in Dragons Green, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Dragons Green and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Dragons Green
Funeral and wake catering in Dragons Green, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for village hall wakes and a wake at the family home.
For a wake near Dragons Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Dragons Green (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Keep the serving time flexible
We park quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Arranging a wake in Dragons Green
Dragons Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Dragons Green is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Dragons Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Dragons Green to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in RH13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Dragons Lane and Dragons Green Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Dragons Green, we also cover Shipley (1 mile south), Whitehall (1 mile south), Broomer's Corner (2 miles south-west), Dial Post (3 miles south) and West Grinstead (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Knepp Wildland.
FAQs for Dragons Green
Do you come out to small places like Dragons Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Dragons Green from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
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.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For event organisers in Dragons Green
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. A wake in Dragons Green in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
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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Occasions we serve in Dragons Green
It’s one less thing to organise.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For a service at a church like The Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Dragons Green. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Dragons Green and across West Sussex
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Places near Dragons Green
More for events in Dragons Green
- 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