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Funeral and Wake Catering for Haslingbourne events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Haslingbourne? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Haslingbourne
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Build in time for delays
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow a little extra
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Haslingbourne
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and pub wakes.
For a wake near Haslingbourne, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Haslingbourne (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Haslingbourne
More for events in Haslingbourne
After a funeral in Haslingbourne
Haslingbourne is about 12 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Haslingbourne will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Haslingbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Pulborough station is about 3.8 miles away. Haslingbourne is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in GU28, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside Haslingbourne, we also cover Petworth (1 mile north-west), Rotherbridge (1 mile west), Hampers Green (2 miles north), Tillington (2 miles north-west) and Upperton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (0.9 miles south-west) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Haslingbourne includes The Mens and Bignor Hill.
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Haslingbourne
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Questions from Haslingbourne
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Haslingbourne close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Haslingbourne?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Haslingbourne?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Haslingbourne
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
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’s served. In winter, it’s dark in Haslingbourne by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
- 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