East Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Broad Street, East Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Broad Street and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering for Broad Street events
Arranging a wake in Broad Street
Broad Street is about 5 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Around Broad Street, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Broad Street is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 31 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Doleham station, about 1.8 miles west. The coast is within about 5 miles of Broad Street.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN36. For wakes just outside Broad Street, we cover Icklesham (1 mile east), Udimore (1 mile north), Cock Marling (2 miles north-east), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (5 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Camber Castle (3.7 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Broad Street
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Near Broad Street, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Broad Street (TN36)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Plan for a few extra people
- Plan seating for older guests
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Places near Broad Street
Other occasions in Broad Street
Broad Street questions
How far is Broad Street from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Broad Street?
The closest is Doleham station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Broad Street, it’s 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.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN36 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Broad Street
- A menu almost everyone likes
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Events we cater in Broad Street
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Broad Street, people book us for occasions like:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
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 solves that by cooking on site.
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.
- 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