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Funeral and Wake Catering for Alciston events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Alciston.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A chip van near Alciston
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Alciston
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. We are often asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings at home after a funeral, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In rural Alciston, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Alciston (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Alciston
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at The Parish Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
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 typically simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Alciston: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Alciston?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Alciston. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Events in Alciston and across East Sussex
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Wake catering near Alciston
Alciston is about 4 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. For wakes in Alciston, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Alciston, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Alciston is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in BN26, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Alciston we cover include Selmeston (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile south-east), Alfriston (2 miles south-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Arlington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Nearby, you will find Rose Cottage Inn (less than half a mile west)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Allow for the service running over
- Allow a little extra
We park quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Places near Alciston
What else we do in Alciston
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in Alciston. Late-December sunset in Alciston is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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