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Funeral and wake catering in Twineham, West Sussex
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Twineham? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering for Twineham events
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Twineham. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Twineham
- A clear quote before booking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering in Twineham, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. Whether it’s gatherings at home after a funeral and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In rural Twineham, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Twineham (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Twineham questions
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Twineham?
The closest is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can the van come to Twineham?
We do. We serve events in Twineham and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Twineham: halls, homes and travel
Twineham is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cover Twineham as standard, 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 Twineham to Brighton (10 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 3.7 miles east. Twineham is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RH17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Twineham Green (1 mile north), Wineham (1 mile west), Crosspost (2 miles north), High Cross (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2 miles east) and Burgess Hill Museum (3.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Paul's Catholic College (2.5 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Nearby places to Twineham
Also in Twineham
What affects the price in Twineham
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What happens on the day
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 is dark in Twineham by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Twineham
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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