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Funeral and wake catering in Kilnwood Vale, West Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Kilnwood Vale.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in Kilnwood Vale
Funeral and wake catering in Kilnwood Vale, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Kilnwood Vale, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Kilnwood Vale (RH12, RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
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
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Places near Kilnwood Vale
What else we do in Kilnwood Vale
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Kilnwood Vale hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Kilnwood Vale
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Faygate station, about 0.9 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
Kilnwood Vale: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Kilnwood Vale?
Faygate station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
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 for a clear quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer evenings in Kilnwood Vale stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Build in time for delays
Remember the journey from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Wakes in Kilnwood Vale: venues and practical details
Kilnwood Vale is about 1 mile south-west of Bewbush, in West Sussex. Around Kilnwood Vale, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A264 to reach Kilnwood Vale. For a service at a church like St Francis' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kilnwood Vale; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RH12 and RH11 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Turnpike Lane, Crusades Road and Rookfield Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A264 close by, Kilnwood Vale is simple for us to get to with the van. If your venue is just outside Kilnwood Vale, we also cover Faygate (1 mile west), Colgate (1 mile south), Broadfield (2 miles east), Roffey (3 miles south-west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find County Mall (2.7 miles north-east) and Crawley Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kilnwood Vale include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Cottesmore School (1.4 miles south-east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Holmbush Inn (0.9 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re 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.
- 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