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Funeral and wake catering in Broadland Row, East Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Broadland Row: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Broadland Row?
About our funeral and wake catering in Broadland Row
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Broadland Row, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Broadland Row (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Broadland Row: your questions answered
How far is Broadland Row from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In summer, a wake in Broadland Row has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
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’ll check the date and send a price.
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What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Broadland Row
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Who books funeral and wake catering in Broadland Row?
It suits all ages.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Broadland Row, people book us for events such as:
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
After a funeral in Broadland Row
Broadland Row is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Broadland Row will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Broadland Row is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Broadland Row to Canterbury (30 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Doleham station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Broadland Row is within about 5 miles of the sea.
For wakes in TN31, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Hundredhouse Lane and Udimore Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Broadland Row, we also cover Broad Oak (1 mile west), Udimore (1 mile east), Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-west), Doleham (2 miles south-west) and Broad Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Flatropers Wood.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
We park quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
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Also in Broadland Row
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’ll 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.
- 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