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Funeral and Wake Catering in Warninglid
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Warninglid.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
A chip van near Warninglid
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Warninglid
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. For remembering a loved one’s favourite food and small family memorials, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
In a small place like Warninglid, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Warninglid (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
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 talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Warninglid hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Warninglid and across West Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
After a funeral in Warninglid
Warninglid is about 4 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Warninglid is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Warninglid to Brighton (13 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Warninglid, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RH17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include The Street, Staplefield Lane and Orchard Way, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Warninglid, we also cover Slough Green (1 mile east), Staplefield (1 mile north-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles east), Brook Street (2 miles east) and Cuckfield (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Nearby places to Warninglid
Other occasions in Warninglid
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask the venue about the van
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Warninglid is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Warninglid
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Warninglid?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
- 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