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Funeral and wake catering in Broad Oak, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Broad Oak.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Broad Oak
Why choose a fish and chip van in Broad Oak?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Broad Oak
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. For family meals after the service and gatherings at a village hall or club, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy for your guests.
In a small place like Broad Oak, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Broad Oak (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
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.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Broad Oak: halls, homes and travel
Broad Oak is about 6 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For a wake in Broad Oak, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Broad Oak. Broad Oak is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Broad Oak to Canterbury (about 31 miles away).
Broad Oak is on or near the B2089, handy for relatives driving in. For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Doleham station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. The coast is within about 6 miles of Broad Oak.
We cover wakes in every part of TN31 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on Pond Close, Reedswood Road and The Orchard, wherever the van can park. Broad Oak sits on or near the B2089, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-east), Broadland Row (1 mile east), Doleham (2 miles south), Udimore (2 miles east) and Beckley (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (6 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Nortons Farm Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (4.7 miles south). The countryside around Broad Oak includes Flatropers Wood.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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Common questions in Broad Oak
Is Broad Oak close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Broad Oak?
Doleham station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Occasions we serve in Broad Oak
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St George, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Broad Oak
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Sunset in Broad Oak is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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- 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