East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Argos Hill
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Argos Hill? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Argos Hill
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Argos Hill
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Argos Hill
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. Popular choices include gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and gatherings at home after a funeral.
Near Argos Hill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Argos Hill (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Argos Hill, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Argos Hill, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Choose a friend to be our contact
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Also near Argos Hill
What else we do in Argos Hill
Argos Hill: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Argos Hill close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
Arranging a wake in Argos Hill
Argos Hill is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wakes in Argos Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Argos Hill to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Denys, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Argos Hill is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over the TN6 postcode area. For wakes just outside Argos Hill, we cover High Cross (1 mile west), Town Row (1 mile north), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Mayfield (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include Jameah Islameah School (1.3 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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 generally the easier option.
- 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