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Funeral and wake catering in Southwater, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Southwater.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
Fresh fish and chips in Southwater
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Southwater
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Whether it is wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In Southwater, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Southwater (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Southwater
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Southwater and West Sussex:
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Holy Innocents Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
Wakes in Southwater: venues and practical details
Southwater is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Southwater is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Southwater to Brighton (16 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in RH13, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on Station Road, Walmer Close and Pevensey Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Southwater, we also cover Tower Hill (2 miles north), Nuthurst (2 miles east), Brooks Green (2 miles west), Barns Green (2 miles west) and Maplehurst (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Southwater include Knepp Wildland.
- Local schools include The Doyle School of Design and Technology (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Lintot pub (under half a mile west)
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Working with your venue
If you are 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. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Towns and villages near Southwater
Also in Southwater
Southwater: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Holy Innocents Church: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Southwater close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer evenings in Southwater stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
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.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
- 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