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Funeral and wake catering in Gossops Green, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Gossops Green.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Gossops Green
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Gossops Green hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering in Gossops Green, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. On the menu are cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In Gossops Green, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Gossops Green (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Gossops Green is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Gossops Green
It’s one less thing to organise.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
With the A23 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Gossops Green.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
Questions from Gossops Green
Is Gossops Green close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Target Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
After a funeral in Gossops Green
Gossops Green is about 1 mile west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Gossops Green and the surrounding area. We serve 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Gossops Green to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Gossops Green: Ifield station. If the funeral is at a church such as St Peter's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cover wakes in every part of RH11 and RH10 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Oak Road, Capel Lane and Goffs Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A23, Gossops Green is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Ifield (1 mile north), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Ifieldwood (2 miles north-west), Lambs Green (2 miles west) and Russ Hill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include County Mall (0.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Gossops Green includes Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Gossops Green include St Wilfrid's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east) and The Mill Primary Academy (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (within half a mile east)
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Places near Gossops Green
What else we do in Gossops Green
- 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