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Funeral and wake catering in Little London, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Little London and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
Fresh fish and chips in Little London
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Little London
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For gatherings at a village hall or club and scattering of ashes gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
For a wake near Little London, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Little London (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Little London
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
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How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In summer, a wake in Little London has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
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, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will 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: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Little London questions
Is Little London close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
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.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Little London
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Little London and across West Sussex
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Wakes in Little London: venues and practical details
Little London is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Little London. Little London is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Little London to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
After a service at St Peter's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Little London is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RH17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We also bring the van to wakes in Ardingly (1 mile south), Highbrook (1 mile east), West Hoathly (2 miles north-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles north-east) and Selsfield Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Little London includes Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Gardeners Arms (less than half a mile north)
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow for the service running over
- Make sure older relatives can sit
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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