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Funeral and Wake Catering in Staplefield
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Staplefield.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering for Staplefield events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Staplefield
It’s an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings at home after a funeral and village hall wakes.
For a wake near Staplefield, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Staplefield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Staplefield
How far is Staplefield from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Staplefield?
Balcombe station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cover Staplefield?
We do. Staplefield is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In winter, it’s dark in Staplefield by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Staplefield? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Staplefield hosts choose us
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Staplefield
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Staplefield: halls, homes and travel
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For wakes in Staplefield, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Staplefield to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Balcombe station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
We take the van to wakes all over the RH17 postcode area. Local streets include Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Staplefield, we cover Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Local pubs include The Victory Inn (under half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Staplefield?
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at Church of St Mark often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
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For event organisers in Staplefield
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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