West Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Whitehall
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Whitehall and West Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Whitehall?
Funeral and wake catering in Whitehall, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Whether it’s small family memorials and pub wakes, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Whitehall, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Whitehall (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Whitehall: halls, homes and travel
Whitehall is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wakes in Whitehall are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as The Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We take the van to wakes all over the RH13 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Shipley (1 mile north-east), Broomer's Corner (1 mile west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
The countryside around Whitehall includes Knepp Wildland.
Towns and villages near Whitehall
More for events in Whitehall
Whitehall questions
Is Whitehall too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Whitehall?
Billingshurst station, about 3.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
We park quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Whitehall?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
These are some of the bookings we take around Whitehall:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 3.8 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in Whitehall. In summer, a wake in Whitehall has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
If you’re 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
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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