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Funeral and Wake Catering in Horsham
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Horsham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in Horsham
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Horsham
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In Horsham, wakes are often held at home, a club, a church hall or a venue. The van needs a level spot outside. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Wakes in Horsham: venues and practical details
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. In and around Horsham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Hope Chapel, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives driving in can use the A24 and A29 to reach Horsham. Horsham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Station Road, London Road and Market Square or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Horsham is on the A24 and A29, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Horsham has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Horsham include Kingslea Primary School (under half a mile east) and Millais School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Brewhouse & Kitchen pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Where the van can park in Horsham
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Horsham; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let us know of any allergies
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Horsham and the whole of West Sussex
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
FAQs for Horsham
Can the van park in Warnham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Horsham?
Horsham has its own station: Horsham station.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Where can the van park?
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.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Occasions we serve in Horsham
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
- A wake at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Horsham station serves Horsham directly.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- 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