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Funeral and wake catering in Furnace Wood, West Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Furnace Wood and the surrounding area.
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Furnace Wood
About our funeral and wake catering in Furnace Wood
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. Whether it is anniversary memorials and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Furnace Wood, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Furnace Wood
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Furnace Wood, people book us for occasions like:
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles south-east.
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- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Furnace Wood and the whole of West Sussex
- No surprises in your quote
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
FAQs for Furnace Wood
What’s the nearest station to Furnace Wood?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Furnace Wood close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
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.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. A wake in Furnace 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Allow a little extra
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let us know of any allergies
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
We start when you give the word.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Wakes in Furnace Wood: venues and practical details
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Wakes in Furnace Wood are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Furnace Wood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Furnace Wood is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of RH19. Streets in the area include Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Furnace Wood we cover include Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Furnace Wood include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Imberhorne School (1.6 miles east)
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Furnace Wood
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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