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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hassocks events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hassocks? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Book the van in Hassocks
Funeral and wake catering in Hassocks, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. For gatherings at a village hall or club and small family memorials, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
In Hassocks, the hall is often where people gather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Hassocks (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In winter, it’s dark in Hassocks by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
FAQs for Hassocks
What’s the nearest station to Hassocks?
Hassocks has its own station: Hassocks station.
Can you serve after a service at St Francis of Assisi?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can the van come to Hassocks?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hassocks is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
For event organisers in Hassocks
Parks, greens and streets normally 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’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Hassocks
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in Hassocks: venues and practical details
Hassocks is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in the BN6 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Hassocks is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hassocks to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Hassocks station is in Hassocks itself. Hassocks is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over the BN6 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include London Road, Semley Road and Farm Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Keymer (1 mile east), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west), Clayton (1 mile south), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile north-west) and Ditchling (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (within half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hassocks pub (within half a mile south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Hassocks
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
- Allow a little extra
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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