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Funeral and wake catering in Plaistow, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Plaistow.
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering in Plaistow
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Plaistow
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and village hall wakes.
Near Plaistow, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Plaistow (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Plaistow?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Plaistow and across West Sussex
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Plaistow: halls, homes and travel
Plaistow is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wakes in Plaistow are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Plaistow to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Plaistow is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over RH14. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Street, Loxwood Road and Oakfield, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Plaistow, we cover Durfold Wood (1 mile north-west), Ifold (1 mile east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south), Loxwood (2 miles east) and Kirdford (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (10 miles east).
The countryside around Plaistow includes Shillinglee Lake.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Plaistow
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
Also near Plaistow
Also in Plaistow
Plaistow: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: can you come?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Plaistow?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
The process
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Plaistow is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Perfect for your wake in Plaistow
It suits all ages.
Whatever the occasion in Plaistow, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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