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Funeral and wake catering in Lower Horncroft, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Lower Horncroft and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering for Lower Horncroft events
Wakes in Lower Horncroft: venues and practical details
Lower Horncroft is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Lower Horncroft or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Lower Horncroft is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Pulborough station, about 2.3 miles east, is the nearest station. Lower Horncroft is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RH20 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Close by, we cover wakes in Coates (1 mile west), Fittleworth (1 mile north), Watersfield (1 mile south), Coldwaltham (1 mile south-east) and Bedham (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (0.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Swan Hotel (0.5 miles north)
About our funeral and wake catering in Lower Horncroft
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
For a wake near Lower Horncroft, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Lower Horncroft (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Lower Horncroft
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Lower Horncroft
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Lower Horncroft
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Questions from Lower Horncroft
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Horncroft?
Pulborough station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. A wake in Lower Horncroft in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Nearby places to Lower Horncroft
What else we do in Lower Horncroft
Events we cater in Lower Horncroft
It is one less thing to organise.
Whatever the occasion in Lower Horncroft, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
- Pub wakes
After a service at Church of St Agatha, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
What comes out of the fryer
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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