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Funeral and wake catering in Lindfield, West Sussex
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Lindfield? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering in Lindfield
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering in Lindfield, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. For small family memorials and life celebrations, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
In Lindfield, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Lindfield (RH16)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Lindfield; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
FAQs for Lindfield
Can the van park in Eastern Road Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Lindfield?
Haywards Heath station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Lindfield: halls, homes and travel
Lindfield is about 1 mile north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Around Lindfield, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Haywards Heath station is about 1.1 miles away. Lindfield is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of RH16. Local streets include Alma Road, Lewes Road and Dukes Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Lindfield, we also cover Walstead (1 mile south-east), Ardingly (2 miles north), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Highbrook (3 miles north) and Little London (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (8 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-west) and Broadfield (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Parish Museum (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Lindfield include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local schools include Tavistock and Summerhill School (0.5 miles west) and Oathall Community College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Witch Inn (within half a mile west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Lindfield
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Lindfield and the whole of West Sussex
See how we price and the cost guide.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Lindfield?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
After a service at All Saints Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask the venue about the van
We park quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
- 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