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Funeral and wake catering in Whitemans Green, West Sussex
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Whitemans Green? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Pub wakes
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Whitemans Green events
Funeral and wake catering in Whitemans Green, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at home.
For a wake near Whitemans Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Whitemans Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Common questions in Whitemans Green
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 Whitemans Green?
Haywards Heath station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
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Arranging a wake in Whitemans Green
Whitemans Green is about 2 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. In and around Whitemans Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Whitemans Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Haywards Heath station is about 1.8 miles away. Whitemans Green is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over the RH17 postcode area. Whether your wake is on London Road, Tollgate Lane and Ardingly Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Whitemans Green, we cover Cuckfield (1 mile south-east), Brook Street (1 mile north), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Warninglid (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Francis Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Warden Park School (0.9 miles south-east) and Warden Park School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Public House (under half a mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Whitemans Green?
It takes one job off a very long list.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Whitemans Green book the van for occasions like:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at Holy Trinity Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Let us know of any allergies
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Whitemans Green?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Whitemans Green is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. 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 where the van can park and send a clear price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for 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. To start, use our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- 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