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Funeral and Wake Catering for Newtimber events
Funeral and wake catering in Newtimber: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near Newtimber
How our funeral and wake catering works in Newtimber
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. For remembering a loved one’s favourite food and memorial gatherings, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Newtimber, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Newtimber (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Newtimber
Newtimber is about 5 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in the BN6 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Newtimber is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 2.4 miles north-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Newtimber, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the BN6 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to wakes in Clayton (2 miles east), Hurstpierpoint (2 miles north), Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-east), Hassocks (2 miles north-east) and Keymer (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (4.2 miles north) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Newtimber includes Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Newtimber?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Newtimber, people book us for events such as:
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St John Evangelist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Newtimber is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. The cost per head typically 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.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Newtimber and the whole of West Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
What affects the price in Newtimber
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Newtimber, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Questions from Newtimber
Do you come out to small places like Newtimber?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Newtimber from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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 cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you cover Newtimber?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Newtimber is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
- 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