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Funeral and Wake Catering for Nuthurst events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Nuthurst? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Nuthurst
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
How our funeral and wake catering works in Nuthurst
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for gatherings at a village hall or club and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
For a wake near Nuthurst, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Nuthurst
More for events in Nuthurst
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In winter, it is dark in Nuthurst by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Nuthurst, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Questions from Nuthurst
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Andrew: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Nuthurst close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan seating for older guests
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Wake catering near Nuthurst
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Nuthurst to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Nuthurst is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Nuthurst to Brighton (15 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in RH13, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. For wakes just outside Nuthurst, we cover Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Nuthurst includes Knepp Wildland.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Nuthurst?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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