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Funeral and Wake Catering for The Haven events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in The Haven.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in The Haven
How our funeral and wake catering works in The Haven
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. For wakes at church halls and clubs and life celebrations, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy for your guests.
In rural The Haven, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- The Haven (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from The Haven
Which station is closest to The Haven?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is The Haven close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Nearby places to The Haven
Other occasions in The Haven
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Wakes in The Haven: venues and practical details
The Haven is about 3 miles north of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH14, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. The Haven is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from The Haven to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Other places close to The Haven we cover include Five Oaks (1 mile south-east), Bucks Green (2 miles north), Slinfold (2 miles east), Rudgwick (2 miles north) and Tisman's Common (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (5 miles east), Broadfield (11 miles east), Storrington (10 miles south), Billingshurst (3 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blue Ship Public House (under half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in The Haven
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
In The Haven and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
For event organisers in The Haven
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in The Haven
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in The Haven; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in The Haven? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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