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Funeral and Wake Catering in Langley Green
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Langley Green? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Langley Green
Funeral and wake catering in Langley Green, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. For family gatherings after a burial or cremation and celebrations of life, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In Langley Green, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Langley Green (RH11, RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Common questions in Langley Green
Can you serve after a service at Voice of Deliverance Full Gospel Church of God?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Langley Green close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Towns and villages near Langley Green
Also in Langley Green
After a funeral in Langley Green
Langley Green is about 1 mile north of Crawley, in West Sussex. In and around Langley Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Langley Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Crawley station, about 1.4 miles south.
We take the van to wakes all over the RH11 and RH10 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include London Road, Cherry Lane and Dobson Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in West Green (1 mile south), Crawley (1 mile south), Three Bridges (2 miles south-east), Southgate (2 miles south) and Forge Wood (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south) and Billingshurst (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (1 mile south) and Langley Green Hospital (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Central Sussex College (1.1 miles south) and Hazelwick School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Dr Samuel Johnson pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In Langley Green, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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For event organisers in Langley Green
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Occasions we serve in Langley Green
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
After a service at Voice of Deliverance Full Gospel Church of God, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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