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Funeral and wake catering in Tisman's Common, West Sussex
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Tisman's Common? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
Book the van in Tisman's Common
After a funeral in Tisman's Common
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. People in Tisman's Common book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Tisman's Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Tisman's Common; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RH12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Tisman's Common, we cover Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
- Schools near Tisman's Common include Rudgwick Primary School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
Funeral and wake catering in Tisman's Common, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. For life celebrations and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a small place like Tisman's Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Keep the serving time flexible
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
For event organisers in Tisman's Common
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Tisman's Common; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your wake in Tisman's Common
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
Families holding a service at St John the Baptist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Also near Tisman's Common
Also in Tisman's Common
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Tisman's Common
Is Tisman's Common too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
Do you cover Tisman's Common?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Tisman's Common and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
- 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