East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Battle events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Battle and across East Sussex.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in Battle?
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In summer, a wake in Battle has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Funeral and wake catering in Battle, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and wakes at church halls and clubs.
In Battle, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Battle (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
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 a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Battle?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Battle and East Sussex:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
Battle is on or near the A271 and A2100, handy for relatives driving in.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
Where the van can park in Battle
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Battle
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What affects the price in Battle
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Wakes in Battle: venues and practical details
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Across the TN33 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Battle is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Battle; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN33, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Market Road and Station Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A271 and A2100 close by, Battle is simple for us to get to for your wake. For wakes just outside Battle, we cover Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (less than half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Claverham Community College (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Abbey Hotel (within half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Questions from Battle
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Battle close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Battle and across East Sussex
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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