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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lurgashall
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Lurgashall.
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering for Lurgashall events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Lurgashall
Someone else can make the booking for you. For gatherings at a village hall or club and gatherings after the committal, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Lurgashall, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Lurgashall (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Lurgashall
Is Lurgashall close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In Lurgashall, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Lurgashall?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
After a service at The Parish Church of St Lawrence, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
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Other occasions in Lurgashall
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask the venue about the van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We serve when people are ready.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Arranging a wake in Lurgashall
Lurgashall is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We cover Lurgashall as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Haslemere station, about 4.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Local halls and clubs near Lurgashall can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Lurgashall, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of GU28. We also bring the van to wakes in Lickfold (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles north-east), Ebernoe (2 miles east), Lodsworth (2 miles south) and Ansteadbrook (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles east), Chichester (14 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Portfield (14 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south).
A little further out are North Ambersham (1.8 miles north-west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Lurgashall includes Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
Working with your venue
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Lurgashall and across West Sussex
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- 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