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Funeral and Wake Catering for Jacob's Post events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Jacob's Post? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
Planning an event in Jacob's Post?
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Funeral and wake catering in Jacob's Post, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. We serve gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after the committal and a tribute meal.
Near Jacob's Post, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Wake catering near Jacob's Post
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Around Jacob's Post, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Jacob's Post to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Families holding a service at Providence Strict Baptist Chapel frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Jacob's Post; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RH15, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Downs Road, London Road and Western Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Jacob's Post, we cover Burgess Hill (1 mile east), Abbotsford (1 mile north), World's End (1 mile east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Jacob's Post includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Oakmeeds Community College (0.6 miles south-east) and St Paul's Catholic College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (within half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Jacob's Post
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Jacob's Post, and we will check the date and send a price.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Jacob's Post?
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Burgess Hill station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Jacob's Post questions
How far is Jacob's Post from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Jacob's Post?
Burgess Hill station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Also near Jacob's Post
More for events in Jacob's Post
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Jacob's Post. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Jacob's Post hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Late-December sunset in Jacob's Post is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
- 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