West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Warminghurst events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Warminghurst.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
Book the van in Warminghurst
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Warminghurst
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Whether it’s a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
In rural Warminghurst, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Warminghurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Warminghurst: halls, homes and travel
Warminghurst is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in the RH20 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Warminghurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Warminghurst to Brighton (14 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 4.7 miles west. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Warminghurst; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Warminghurst, we cover Thakeham (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north), Heath Common (1 mile south-west) and West Chiltington (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Warminghurst include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Schools near Warminghurst include Rydon Community College (1.6 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Warminghurst
Other occasions in Warminghurst
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Questions from Warminghurst
Which station is closest to Warminghurst?
Pulborough station, about 4.7 miles west of the centre.
How far is Warminghurst from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Do you cover Warminghurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Warminghurst is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Occasions we serve in Warminghurst
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever the occasion in Warminghurst, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
What affects the price in Warminghurst
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Late-December sunset in Warminghurst is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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- 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