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Funeral and Wake Catering for Rowfant events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Rowfant.
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Rowfant?
Where the van can park in Rowfant
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Rowfant
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include small family memorials and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, serving gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake near Rowfant, 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
- Rowfant (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Rowfant
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Rowfant: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Rowfant close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Places near Rowfant
Also in Rowfant
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
After a funeral in Rowfant
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in the RH10 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Rowfant is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Three Bridges station is about 2.6 miles away. Rowfant is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the RH10 postcode area. Close by, we cover wakes in Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Hedgecourt Lake.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
We park quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. Summer evenings in Rowfant stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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