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Funeral and wake catering in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Broad Oak and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
A chip van near Broad Oak
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Broad Oak
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we’re often booked for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In rural Broad Oak, home or the hall is usual. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Broad Oak (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. A wake in Broad Oak in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Broad Oak? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Broad Oak
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow for the service running over
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Broad Oak: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Broad Oak?
Stonegate station, about 4.5 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Broad Oak from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
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.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Broad Oak?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Broad Oak book the van for occasions like:
- Wakes at home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after the service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Stonegate station is about 4.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Towns and villages near Broad Oak
What else we do in Broad Oak
Broad Oak: halls, homes and travel
Broad Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Broad Oak will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Broad Oak is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For a service at a church like Ebenezer Chapel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Broad Oak; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the TN21 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Halley Road, Burwash Road and Highview Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Cade Street (1 mile south-west), Old Heathfield (1 mile south), Heathfield (2 miles south-west), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-west) and Maynard's Green (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Broad Oak include Heathfield Community College (0.8 miles south)
- 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