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Funeral and wake catering in West Green, West Sussex
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in West Green? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in West Green?
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Funeral and wake catering in West Green, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Typical bookings include gatherings at home after a funeral and gatherings at a village hall or club, with gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In West Green, the hall is frequently where people gather. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- West Green (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
West Green: halls, homes and travel
West Green is about 1 mile north of Crawley, in West Sussex. From the centre of West Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. West Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Crawley station is about 0.8 miles away.
We serve wakes across RH11 and RH10 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bank Lane, Swift Lane and Raven Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside West Green, we also cover Langley Green (1 mile north), Crawley (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Tilgate (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (within half a mile south) and Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near West Green include Central Sussex College (0.7 miles south-east) and Ifield Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Dr Samuel Johnson pub (under half a mile north-west)
Also near West Green
What else we do in West Green
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Green?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in West Green and across West Sussex
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Questions from West Green
What’s the nearest station to West Green?
Crawley station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Can the van park in Grattons Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t 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.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How the day works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In summer, a wake in West Green has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in West Green, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- 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