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Funeral and wake catering in Maplehurst, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Maplehurst and across West Sussex.
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering for Maplehurst events
Funeral and wake catering in Maplehurst, cooked to order
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. Whether it’s celebrations of life and gatherings at a village hall or club, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas and more.
For a wake near Maplehurst, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Late-December sunset in Maplehurst is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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After a funeral in Maplehurst
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Maplehurst or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Maplehurst to Brighton (14 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
For wakes in RH13, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your wake is on Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Maplehurst we cover include Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Maplehurst includes Knepp Wildland.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow for the service running over
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Maplehurst?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
In Maplehurst and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Pub wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Maplehurst, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Maplehurst questions
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Maplehurst too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
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 if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Maplehurst?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Maplehurst
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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