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Funeral and Wake Catering for Scaynes Hill events
Funeral and wake catering in Scaynes Hill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering for Scaynes Hill events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Scaynes Hill
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include family meals after the service and memorial gatherings, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Scaynes Hill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Send us the date, the address or RH17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Scaynes Hill
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Scaynes Hill is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Scaynes Hill to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Scaynes Hill is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Scaynes Hill, we cover Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Local schools include Great Walstead School (1 mile north) and Oathall Community College (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Farmers pub (under half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Scaynes Hill
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take in Scaynes Hill and West Sussex:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, Haywards Heath station is about 2.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Scaynes Hill
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In winter, it is dark in Scaynes Hill by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Also near Scaynes Hill
What else we do in Scaynes Hill
Common questions in Scaynes Hill
What’s the nearest station to Scaynes Hill?
Haywards Heath station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Could you trade in Eastern Road Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- 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