East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Brede events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Brede? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
A chip van near Brede
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Brede
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Brede
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and memorial events and anniversaries, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy.
In rural Brede, home or the hall is usual. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Brede (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Brede
Can you serve near the sea around Brede?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Brede close to London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask the venue about the van
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We park quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Brede?
It suits all ages.
Whatever the occasion in Brede, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St George often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Brede; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
More for events in Brede
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Brede: halls, homes and travel
Brede is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For a wake in Brede, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 32 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Doleham station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. The coast is within about 6 miles of Brede.
Wakes anywhere in TN31 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Brede Hill and Stubb Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Cackle Street (1 mile north), Westfield (2 miles south-west), Kent Street (3 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (3 miles west) and Mill Corner (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south), Belmont (5 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Barn Theatre and Museum (2.5 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.5 miles south). The countryside around Brede includes Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile north)
- 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