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Funeral and Wake Catering in Mannings Heath
Funeral and wake catering in Mannings Heath: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering for Mannings Heath events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Mannings Heath
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. For small family memorials and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In a small place like Mannings Heath, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In summer, a wake in Mannings Heath has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RH13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let us know of any allergies
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Food your guests will love
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.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Arranging a wake in Mannings Heath
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings in Mannings Heath come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Mannings Heath is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Mannings Heath to Brighton (16 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of the Good Shepherd often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wakes anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van. From Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mannings Heath include Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Newells Preparatory School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dun Horse pub (within half a mile west)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Mannings Heath?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
In Mannings Heath and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Horsham station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- We cover Mannings Heath and the whole of West Sussex
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Mannings Heath
More for events in Mannings Heath
FAQs for Mannings Heath
How far is Mannings Heath from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Mannings Heath?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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