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Funeral and wake catering in Ellen's Green, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Ellen's Green and the surrounding area.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Ellen's Green?
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Events in Ellen's Green and across West Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
About our funeral and wake catering in Ellen's Green
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Whether it is wakes at church halls and clubs and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
For a wake near Ellen's Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Ellen's Green (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
After a funeral in Ellen's Green
Ellen's Green is about 5 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wakes in Ellen's Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Ellen's Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ellen's Green to Guildford (12 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ellen's Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RH12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Close by, we cover wakes in Walliswood (2 miles north-east), Mayes Green (2 miles north), Ewhurst Green (3 miles north), Ewhurst (3 miles north) and Cranleigh (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (5 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south) and Bewbush (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Ellen's Green includes Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
For event organisers in Ellen's Green
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Nearby places to Ellen's Green
Other occasions in Ellen's Green
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In summer, a wake in Ellen's Green has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Ellen's Green
What’s the nearest station to Ellen's Green?
The closest is Warnham station, roughly 4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Ellen's Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ellen's Green.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you right away whether we are available.
What affects the price in Ellen's Green
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Events we cater in Ellen's Green
It suits all ages.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Ellen's Green:
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Warnham station, about 4 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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