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Funeral and wake catering in Tower Hill, West Sussex
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 Tower Hill.
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Tower Hill events
For event organisers in Tower Hill
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Funeral and wake catering in Tower Hill, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. We are frequently asked to cater family meals after the service and wakes at venues, with cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Tower Hill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Tower Hill (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Tower Hill is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Tower Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near Tower Hill
Tower Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Across the RH13 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Tower Hill is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Tower Hill to Guildford (17 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Christs Hospital station, about 0.9 miles west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in RH13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Tower Hill, Tower Close and Salisbury Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Broadbridge Heath (1 mile north-west), Horsham (1 mile north-east), Southwater (2 miles south), Itchingfield (2 miles west) and Warnham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles east), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south) and Broadfield (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Tower Hill includes Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Tanbridge House School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Doyle School of Design and Technology (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Boar's Head Tavern (less than half a mile east)
Takeaway run or book a 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.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Tower Hill
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in Tower Hill?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Tower Hill questions
Is Tower Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Warnham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you come to Tower Hill?
We do. Tower Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Places near Tower Hill
What else we do in Tower Hill
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or RH13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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