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Funeral and Wake Catering for Heath Common events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Heath Common? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Planning an event in Heath Common?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Heath Common
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and family meals after the service.
In a small place like Heath Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Heath Common (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or RH20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Arranging a wake in Heath Common
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. Heath Common is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Heath Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Heath Common to Brighton (14 miles away).
After a service at Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Heath Common is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Heath Common include Rydon Community College (0.6 miles west)
Where the van can park in Heath Common
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Heath Common?
It suits all ages.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Heath Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
- A wake at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, Pulborough station is about 4.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
How it works
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 summer, a wake in Heath Common has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Heath Common hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Heath Common and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Heath Common
Also in Heath Common
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
FAQs for Heath Common
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Heath Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Heath Common?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you come to Heath Common?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Heath Common is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
- 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