West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Saddlescombe
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Saddlescombe and across West Sussex.
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Saddlescombe?
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Summer evenings in Saddlescombe stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
About our funeral and wake catering in Saddlescombe
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For memorial events and anniversaries and gatherings at a village hall or club, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
For a wake near Saddlescombe, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Saddlescombe (BN45)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Saddlescombe
Is Saddlescombe too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Check the hall has an urn
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Saddlescombe
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Places near Saddlescombe
What else we do in Saddlescombe
After a funeral in Saddlescombe
Saddlescombe is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Bookings in Saddlescombe come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Saddlescombe is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Hassocks station, about 3.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Saddlescombe, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 6 miles of Saddlescombe.
Wherever your wake is in BN45, we can bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Pyecombe (1 mile north-east), Waterhall (2 miles south-east), Westdene (2 miles south-east), Patcham (3 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Montefiore Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Saddlescombe
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
After a service at The Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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