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Funeral and Wake Catering for Heyshott events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Heyshott and across West Sussex.
- Village hall wakes
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Heyshott
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Heyshott
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We’re often asked to cater family meals after the service and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Heyshott, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Heyshott (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Heyshott
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Heyshott?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Heyshott
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read how we price or the cost guide.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. A wake in Heyshott in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Heyshott? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Heyshott
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Heyshott
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Heyshott
More for events in Heyshott
Perfect for your wake in Heyshott
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
After a funeral in Heyshott
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Heyshott and nearby villages. Heyshott is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Heyshott to Guildford (21 miles away).
Heyshott is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU29. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Local pubs include Unicorn Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- 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