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Funeral and wake catering in Felcourt, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Felcourt.
- Family meals after the service
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering for Felcourt events
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Funeral and wake catering in Felcourt, cooked to order
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. For remembrance gatherings and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Felcourt, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Felcourt (RH19, RH7)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Other occasions in Felcourt
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ensure older relatives can sit
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Events we cater in Felcourt
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Dormans station, about 0.8 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Felcourt; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Felcourt, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Questions from Felcourt
Can the van park in Centenary Fields?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van come to Felcourt?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Felcourt is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Felcourt
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Wakes in Felcourt: venues and practical details
Felcourt is about 2 miles north of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Felcourt or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Felcourt to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Felcourt; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RH19 and RH7 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Felcourt Lane, Felcourt Road and Blackberry Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Dormans Park (1 mile south-east), Newchapel (1 mile west), Lingfield (1 mile north), Dormansland (1 mile east) and Felbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles south-west), Horsham (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles south), Broadfield (9 miles south-west) and Bewbush (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Felcourt includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Felcourt include Imberhorne School (1.8 miles south)
- 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