East Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Baldslow, East Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Baldslow and across East Sussex.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
A chip van near Baldslow
About our funeral and wake catering in Baldslow
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and family meals after the service, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Baldslow, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Baldslow (TN37, TN34, TN38)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Baldslow
Baldslow is about 2 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For wakes in Baldslow, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A28 to reach Baldslow. For family travelling by train, Ore station, about 2.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Baldslow is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in TN37, TN34 and TN38, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your wake could be at a house on Whitworth Road, Fairfield Road and Westfield Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Baldslow on the A28, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Hollington (1 mile south), St Helen's (1 mile south-east), Hastings (2 miles south), Silverhill (2 miles south) and Blacklands (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south), Polegate (14 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hastings Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Victoria Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Baldslow; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Baldslow, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
FAQs for Baldslow
Could you trade in Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
How far is Baldslow from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Do you cover Baldslow?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Baldslow and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Build in time for delays
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Organising for someone else?
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’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Events in Baldslow and across East Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Baldslow
What else we do in Baldslow
- 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