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Funeral and Wake Catering in Ifold

From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Ifold.

Remembrance gatherings
Pub wakes
Remembering a loved one’s favourite food

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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ifold

Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings at a village hall or club.

Near Ifold, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.

Location: Ifold (RH14)
County: West Sussex
On the menu: Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
On the side: Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
Price: Ask us for a quote
Page updated: 24 October 2026

A plate of fish, chips and peas with a cup of tea

Common questions in Ifold

Is Ifold too small for a chip van?

Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.

Can you serve after a service at St John the Baptist?

Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.

Can you go on a lawn or field?

Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.

When do you arrive?

We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.

Is there a non-fish option?

We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.

How quickly can you come?

Is there something for children?

Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.

Can you come to the house?

Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.

Why book our van in Ifold

Classic food your guests already know
Bookings across West Sussex, including Ifold
Nothing for you to cook or clear
Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side

Read our pricing and the cost guide.

Arranging a wake in Ifold

Ifold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Around Ifold, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.

We cover wakes in every part of the RH14 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on Birchwood Close, The Drive and Wildacre Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Ifold, we also cover Loxwood (1 mile north-east), Plaistow (1 mile west), Alfold Bars (2 miles north-east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south) and Durfold Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (14 miles east).

Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.

Map of Ifold © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can’t we just order from the chip shop?

Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.

Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.

What comes out of the fryer

Gravy

In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.

Haddock and chips

Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.

For planners, venues and organisers

If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.

Looking after everyone

Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:

Have chairs for those who need them
Confirm the van can park at the hall
Let us know of any allergies
Plan for a few extra people

When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.

A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.

Before you choose a spot

The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:

Confirmation that the van can park there
Lighting nearby for evening events
A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.

On the menu in Ifold

Cod and chips
Pie and chips
Sausage and chips
Haddock and chips
Mushy peas
Gravy

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Events we cater in Ifold

It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.

These are some of the bookings we take:

Gatherings after the committal
Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Gatherings after scattering ashes
Village hall wakes

For a service at a church like St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.

Questions to ask before you book

The service time, and the cost of running over
What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
A clear list of what’s included
The minimum number of meals or minimum spend

Our booking checklist

Step by step

If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In summer, a wake in Ifold has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.

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.

Before we arrive

Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Let us know the serving time

Getting a price

Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.