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Funeral and Wake Catering in Loxwood
Funeral and wake catering in Loxwood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Loxwood?
Funeral and wake catering in Loxwood, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for small family memorials and life celebrations.
In a small place like Loxwood, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Loxwood (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
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. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
After a funeral in Loxwood
Loxwood is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. People in Loxwood book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Loxwood to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
We serve wakes across the RH14 postcode area. From High Street, Pond Close and Oak Grove or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Ifold (1 mile south-west), Alfold Bars (1 mile north), Alfold (1 mile north), Plaistow (2 miles west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. 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.
Why book our van in Loxwood
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Late-December sunset in Loxwood is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Nearby places to Loxwood
What else we do in Loxwood
Loxwood questions
Do you come out to small places like Loxwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Loxwood from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Perfect for your wake in Loxwood
It works for everyone.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as St John the Baptist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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