West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Ebernoe events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Ebernoe and the surrounding area.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering in Ebernoe
Funeral and wake catering in Ebernoe, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and pub wakes, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Ebernoe, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Ebernoe (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Ebernoe; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Ebernoe questions
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Ebernoe?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ebernoe.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we’re available.
How do you handle allergies?
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.
Ebernoe: halls, homes and travel
Ebernoe is about 13 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wakes in Ebernoe are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Ebernoe is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Ebernoe is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in GU28, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Ebernoe, we also cover Northchapel (2 miles north-west), Lurgashall (2 miles west), Shillinglee (3 miles north), Lickfold (3 miles west) and Ramsnest Common (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles east), Roffey (14 miles east), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Ebernoe includes Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
Occasions we serve in Ebernoe
It’s one less thing to organise.
Whatever the occasion in Ebernoe, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Ebernoe hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan for a few extra people
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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