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Funeral and wake catering in Gay Street, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Gay Street.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
A chip van near Gay Street
How our funeral and wake catering works in Gay Street
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and scattering of ashes gatherings, serving cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In a small place like Gay Street, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Gay Street (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Gay Street hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
For event organisers in Gay Street
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Gay Street; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Arranging a wake in Gay Street
Gay Street is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Gay Street. Gay Street is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Gay Street is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Gay Street we cover include North Heath (1 mile north-west), Nutbourne (1 mile south), Broomershill (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles south) and Codmore Hill (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Gay Street include The Mens.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Occasions we serve in Gay Street
It’s one less thing to organise.
Whatever the occasion in Gay Street, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
FAQs for Gay Street
Is Gay Street close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Gay Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Gay Street
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Allow a little extra
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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