East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Alfriston
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Alfriston.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Planning an event in Alfriston?
Alfriston: halls, homes and travel
Alfriston is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. People in Alfriston book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Alfriston is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
After a service at Church of St. Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Alfriston is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Alfriston, 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. Local streets include High Street, Ropewalk and West Street; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Alfriston, we also cover Winton (1 mile north), Lullington (1 mile south-east), Dukes Green (1 mile south), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (under half a mile north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Smugglers Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Funeral and wake catering in Alfriston, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. We are frequently asked to cater celebrations of life and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Alfriston, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Alfriston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Alfriston
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Build in time for delays
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let us know of any allergies
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Events we cater in Alfriston
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Alfriston and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.2 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. A wake in Alfriston in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Nearby places to Alfriston
Other occasions in Alfriston
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or BN26 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Alfriston
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’ll follow the site rules.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St. Andrew: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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