East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Arlington
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Arlington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
Book the van in Arlington
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Arlington
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it is a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we will put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
In rural Arlington, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Arlington (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Late-December sunset in Arlington is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Arlington, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Mention allergies you know about
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Wakes in Arlington: venues and practical details
Arlington is about 3 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For wakes in Arlington, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Arlington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Pancras, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Arlington is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in BN26, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Wickstreet (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile west), Wilmington (2 miles south), Selmeston (2 miles west) and Milton Street (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Agricultural Museum (2 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Arlington includes Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include Yew Tree Inn (under half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Also near Arlington
Also in Arlington
Common questions in Arlington
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Pancras: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Arlington?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Arlington.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Arlington
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Arlington and across East Sussex
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Arlington?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Arlington, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.2 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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