West Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Slinfold, West Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Slinfold and West Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Slinfold
Why choose a fish and chip van in Slinfold?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Slinfold
- We cover Slinfold and the whole of West Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Slinfold
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 is wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Slinfold, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Slinfold (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Slinfold: halls, homes and travel
Slinfold is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in the RH13 area, we can bring the van to you. Slinfold is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Slinfold to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Christs Hospital station is about 2.2 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Slinfold, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over the RH13 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Park Road and West Way, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include The Haven (2 miles west), Five Oaks (2 miles south-west), Rudgwick (2 miles north-west), Bucks Green (3 miles north-west) and Tisman's Common (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Tanbridge House School (2.4 miles east)
Towns and villages near Slinfold
What else we do in Slinfold
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Slinfold
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Slinfold, people book us for events such as:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at The Parish Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Common questions in Slinfold
Is Slinfold close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
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.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Slinfold stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Slinfold? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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