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Funeral and wake catering in Brightling, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Brightling.
- Pub wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
A chip van near Brightling
Why choose a fish and chip van in Brightling?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Brightling hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Brightling and the whole of East Sussex
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Brightling
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. We are often asked to cater a tribute meal and pub wakes, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In rural Brightling, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Brightling (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Brightling; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
What affects the price in Brightling
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Brightling questions
What’s the nearest station to Brightling?
Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Brightling?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Perfect for your wake in Brightling
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
Arranging a wake in Brightling
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cover Brightling as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Brightling to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Brightling, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN32, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include The Street and Rectory Hill, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Also near Brightling
What else we do in Brightling
- 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