West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Northchapel
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Northchapel.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Northchapel
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
About our funeral and wake catering in Northchapel
Services frequently run over, and we will work around the service and the family. For a tribute meal and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Northchapel, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Northchapel (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Summer evenings in Northchapel stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Northchapel? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Northchapel and the whole of West Sussex
After a funeral in Northchapel
Northchapel is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in West Sussex. For a wake in Northchapel, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Northchapel to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Haslemere station, about 4 miles north-west, is the nearest station. For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Northchapel, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU28, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wake on streets such as Pipers Lane, Valentines Lea and St Michaels Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Ebernoe (2 miles south-east), Shillinglee (2 miles north-east), Lurgashall (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles north-west) and Ramsnest Common (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Roffey (15 miles east), Southwater (13 miles east) and Midhurst (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and North Ambersham (2.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
- Pubs nearby include Deepwell Tavern (less than half a mile west)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
For event organisers in Northchapel
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Events we cater in Northchapel
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
A club or hall near Northchapel gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
Northchapel questions
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Northchapel?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Nearby places to Northchapel
Other occasions in Northchapel
- 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