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Funeral and Wake Catering in Hurstpierpoint
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Hurstpierpoint.
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Hurstpierpoint
We cook as people come up. We are often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and celebrations of life, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Around Hurstpierpoint, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Nearby places to Hurstpierpoint
More for events in Hurstpierpoint
Occasions we serve in Hurstpierpoint
It can be a fitting tribute.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives driving in can use the B2116 to reach Hurstpierpoint.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
FAQs for Hurstpierpoint
We are gathering after a service at Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Build in time for delays
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
After a funeral in Hurstpierpoint
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hurstpierpoint and nearby villages. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For a service at a church like Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Hurstpierpoint, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in BN6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Hurstpierpoint on the B2116, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hurstpierpoint include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Hurstpierpoint include Downlands Community School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Poacher pub (under half a mile south)
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer evenings in Hurstpierpoint stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Hurstpierpoint hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Hurstpierpoint and the whole of West Sussex
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
What affects the price in Hurstpierpoint
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hurstpierpoint? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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