West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Forge Wood
Funeral and wake catering in Forge Wood: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering for Forge Wood events
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About our funeral and wake catering in Forge Wood
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. Whether it is memorial events and anniversaries and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
For a wake in a place like Forge Wood, the village hall is often the heart of it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Forge Wood
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Forge Wood, people book us for events such as:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 1.4 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
For planners, venues and organisers
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 will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Arranging a wake in Forge Wood
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. For a wake in Forge Wood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10 and RH6, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Forge Wood include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles west) and Hazelwick School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (under half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Forge Wood
What’s the nearest station to Forge Wood?
Three Bridges station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
How far is Forge Wood from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Forge Wood?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- We cover Forge Wood and the whole of West Sussex
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
See our pricing and the cost guide.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. A wake in Forge Wood 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Build in time for delays
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Towns and villages near Forge Wood
What else we do in Forge Wood
- 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