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Funeral and wake catering in Rudgwick, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Rudgwick and the surrounding area.
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering in Rudgwick
Funeral and wake catering in Rudgwick, fried fresh
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. We’re frequently asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Rudgwick, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Rudgwick
Also in Rudgwick
After a funeral in Rudgwick
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in Rudgwick, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Rudgwick is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Rudgwick to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
For a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Rudgwick is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RH12, we can bring the van to you. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Rudgwick we cover include Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
- Local schools include Pennthorpe School (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Rudgwick?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever the occasion in Rudgwick, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 4.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Rudgwick stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
FAQs for Rudgwick
Which station is closest to Rudgwick?
The closest is Christs Hospital station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Is Rudgwick too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Plan for a few extra people
- Mention allergies you know about
- Keep the serving time flexible
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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