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Funeral and Wake Catering for Ifieldwood events
Funeral and wake catering in Ifieldwood: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Ifieldwood
Questions from Ifieldwood
Which station is closest to Ifieldwood?
The closest is Ifield station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is Ifieldwood too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Ifieldwood
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and wakes at home.
In a small place like Ifieldwood, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Ifieldwood (RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Nearby places to Ifieldwood
Other occasions in Ifieldwood
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Late-December sunset in Ifieldwood is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Ifieldwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Ifieldwood
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Ifieldwood:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
If relatives are coming by rail, Ifield station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask the venue about the van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
Wakes in Ifieldwood: venues and practical details
Ifieldwood is about 2 miles north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. People in Ifieldwood book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Ifieldwood is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Margaret's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Ifieldwood is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in RH11, we can fry fresh for your guests. We also bring the van to wakes in Ifield (1 mile east), Russ Hill (1 mile north), Lambs Green (1 mile south-west), Gossops Green (2 miles south-east) and Bewbush (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and County Mall (2.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Ifieldwood include Ifield Community College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.9 miles east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ifieldwood
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- 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