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Funeral and Wake Catering for Pyecombe events
Funeral and wake catering in Pyecombe: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book the van in Pyecombe
How our funeral and wake catering works in Pyecombe
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and celebrations of life, with cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
For a wake near Pyecombe, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Pyecombe (BN45)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Pyecombe?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow for the service running over
- Have chairs for those who need them
We serve when people are ready.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Pyecombe: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Pyecombe?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Pyecombe from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
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Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. A wake in Pyecombe in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
After a funeral in Pyecombe
Pyecombe is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Pyecombe will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover 371 places across West Sussex.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Transfiguration, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Pyecombe is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Pyecombe, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in BN45 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as London Road, School Lane and Church Hill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Pyecombe, we also cover Saddlescombe (1 mile south-west), Waterhall (2 miles south), Patcham (3 miles south), Westdene (3 miles south) and Hollingbury (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (1 mile north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- 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