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Funeral and Wake Catering for Faygate events
Funeral and wake catering in Faygate: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Planning an event in Faygate?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Faygate
Someone else can make the booking for you. For celebrations of life and a wake at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
In a small place like Faygate, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Faygate (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Faygate
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
After a service at St Francis' Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
After a funeral in Faygate
Faygate is about 3 miles north-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH12, we can bring the van to you. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Faygate to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Faygate has its own station, Faygate station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Faygate; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across RH12. That could mean a wake at a home on Station Approach, Faygate Lane and Durrants Drive, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Kilnwood Vale (1 mile east), Colgate (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles south-west), Broadfield (2 miles east) and Mannings Heath (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Faygate include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Holmbush Inn (under half a mile south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or RH12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Faygate
Is Faygate too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Faygate?
Faygate has its own station: Faygate station.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Faygate; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Faygate? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Places near Faygate
Also in Faygate
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Faygate hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Faygate and across West Sussex
- 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