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Funeral and Wake Catering in Wivelsfield Green
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 Wivelsfield Green.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Planning an event in Wivelsfield Green?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Wivelsfield Green
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it is anniversary memorials and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Wivelsfield Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Wivelsfield Green?
It suits all ages.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Wivelsfield Green, people book us for events such as:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 2.1 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
Wake catering near Wivelsfield Green
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For wakes in Wivelsfield Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Wivelsfield Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
For a service at a church like Ote Hall Chapel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Wivelsfield Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Wivelsfield Green, we also cover Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cock Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
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What else we do in Wivelsfield Green
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In winter, it is dark in Wivelsfield Green by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Mention allergies you know about
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow for the service running over
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Wivelsfield Green: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Wivelsfield Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Ote Hall Chapel: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you come to Wivelsfield Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Wivelsfield Green is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Organising for someone else?
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 work through them with you.
- 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