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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hammerwood events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Hammerwood? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
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Funeral and wake catering for Hammerwood events
Funeral and wake catering in Hammerwood, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Whether it’s gatherings after the committal and village hall wakes, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Hammerwood, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Hammerwood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Hammerwood
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
These are some of the bookings we take around Hammerwood:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Families holding a service at Church of St Stephen frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
Nearby places to Hammerwood
Also in Hammerwood
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
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, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Hammerwood and across West Sussex
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Hammerwood
Hammerwood is about 3 miles east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hammerwood and nearby villages. Hammerwood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hammerwood to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Dormans station, about 2.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Hammerwood is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over RH19. Other places close to Hammerwood we cover include Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-west), Cowden (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles north-west), Dormans Park (2 miles west) and East Grinstead (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-west), Broadfield (11 miles west), Bewbush (12 miles west) and Southgate (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hammerwood include Hedgecourt Lake.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In summer, a wake in Hammerwood has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hammerwood
Is Hammerwood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Stephen?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cover Hammerwood?
We do. Hammerwood is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hammerwood? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Build in time for delays
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hammerwood
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- 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