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Funeral and wake catering in Shermanbury, West Sussex
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Shermanbury? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A chip van near Shermanbury
Funeral and wake catering in Shermanbury, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. Whether it’s wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings at home after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a wake near Shermanbury, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Shermanbury (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Shermanbury
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Shermanbury, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Shermanbury questions
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Shermanbury close to London?
About 38 miles from central London.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Also near Shermanbury
More for events in Shermanbury
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Shermanbury
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Shermanbury
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Shermanbury: halls, homes and travel
Shermanbury is about 7 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Around Shermanbury, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Shermanbury to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
Shermanbury is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in RH13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Knapp Drive, Brighton Road and Partridge Green Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Kent Street (2 miles north-east), Cowfold (2 miles north), Wineham (2 miles east), Henfield (2 miles south) and Blackstone (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (5.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- 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