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Funeral and Wake Catering in Plummers Plain
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Plummers Plain and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering for Plummers Plain events
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Plummers Plain. In winter, it’s dark in Plummers Plain by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Funeral and wake catering in Plummers Plain, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings after the committal.
Near Plummers Plain, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Plummers Plain (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Plummers Plain
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after the service
For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Keep the serving time flexible
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Places near Plummers Plain
Also in Plummers Plain
Why choose a fish and chip van in Plummers Plain?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Plummers Plain
- A menu almost everyone likes
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Questions from Plummers Plain
Do you come out to small places like Plummers Plain?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
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 cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What affects the price in Plummers Plain
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Wakes in Plummers Plain: venues and practical details
Plummers Plain is about 4 miles east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Plummers Plain as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Faygate station is about 3.8 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in RH13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Handford Way, Handcross Road and Hammerpond Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Plummers Plain we cover include Slaugham (1 mile east), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-west), Handcross (2 miles north-east), Mannings Heath (2 miles west) and Crabtree (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (5 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub (within half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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