East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Bachelor's Bump events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Bachelor's Bump and the surrounding area.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Celebrations of life
A chip van near Bachelor's Bump
Funeral and wake catering in Bachelor's Bump, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it’s wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a wake near Bachelor's Bump, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Bachelor's Bump (TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Bachelor's Bump questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Bachelor's Bump close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you cover Bachelor's Bump?
Yes, we do. Bachelor's Bump is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer evenings in Bachelor's Bump stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Bachelor's Bump
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Three Oaks station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let us know of any allergies
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Wake catering near Bachelor's Bump
Bachelor's Bump is about 3 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. People in Bachelor's Bump book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 33 miles away.
Families holding a service at Christ Apostolic Church Hastings often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bachelor's Bump.
We cover wakes in every part of TN35 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Mill Lane, Martineau Lane and Rye Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Guestling (1 mile north-east), Ore (1 mile south-west), Guestling Green (1 mile north-east), Friar's Hill (1 mile north-east) and Fairlight (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (3 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Langney (14 miles south-west), Hollington (3 miles west) and Stone Cross (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (2.3 miles west) and Hastings Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include Ore Village Primary Academy (0.5 miles south-west) and Buckswood School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Also near Bachelor's Bump
What else we do in Bachelor's Bump
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Bachelor's Bump
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
- 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