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Funeral and wake catering in Bodiam, East Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Bodiam: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Bodiam
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups typically 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.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About our funeral and wake catering in Bodiam
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We serve gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for family meals after the service and life celebrations.
In rural Bodiam, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Bodiam (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Bodiam
Also in Bodiam
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Bodiam, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
After a funeral in Bodiam
Bodiam is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Around Bodiam, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Bodiam is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bodiam to Canterbury (30 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Giles, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bodiam; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN32, we can bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Sandhurst Cross (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles north-east), Little Conghurst (2 miles north), Four Throws (2 miles north) and Linkhill (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (11 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (13 miles west).
- Local schools include Bodiam Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Castle Inn (under half a mile south-east)
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Bodiam hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask the venue about the van
- Build in time for delays
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 typically simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Common questions in Bodiam
Is Bodiam close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you come to Bodiam?
Yes, we do. Bodiam is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
- 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