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Funeral and Wake Catering in Pickhurst
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Pickhurst? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book the van in Pickhurst
For event organisers in Pickhurst
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About our funeral and wake catering in Pickhurst
Someone else can make the booking for you. Whether it is wakes at church halls and clubs and gatherings after the committal, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
In a small place like Pickhurst, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Pickhurst
Other occasions in Pickhurst
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Allow for the service running over
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Wake catering near Pickhurst
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Pickhurst is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Pickhurst to Guildford (19 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Pickhurst, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pickhurst include The Mens.
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer evenings in Pickhurst stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Events we cater in Pickhurst
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
In Pickhurst and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Pickhurst
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Pickhurst too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do we estimate numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Do you come to Pickhurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Pickhurst is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
- 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