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Funeral and wake catering in Newpound Common, West Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Newpound Common: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Newpound Common events
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Newpound Common. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Newpound Common and the whole of West Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Newpound Common
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and village hall wakes, with pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Newpound Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Newpound Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Questions from Newpound Common
Do you come out to small places like Newpound Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Newpound Common?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van come to Newpound Common?
Yes, we do. Newpound Common is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Newpound Common?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Whatever the occasion in Newpound Common, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Places near Newpound Common
More for events in Newpound Common
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Summer evenings in Newpound Common stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Wakes in Newpound Common: venues and practical details
Newpound Common is about 8 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Newpound Common is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Newpound Common to Guildford (15 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Billingshurst station is about 2.1 miles away.
We serve wakes across the RH14 postcode area. Local streets include Newpound and Newpound Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Billingshurst (2 miles south-east), Five Oaks (3 miles east), The Haven (3 miles north-east), Coneyhurst (3 miles south-east) and Tisman's Common (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (13 miles east).
Within reach you will find The Mens.
- Nearby schools include The Weald School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Arms Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
- 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