East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Bulverhythe events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Bulverhythe and across East Sussex.
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A chip van near Bulverhythe
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Bulverhythe
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bulverhythe
Someone else can make the booking for you. Typical bookings include family gatherings after a burial or cremation and village hall wakes, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Bulverhythe, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Bulverhythe (TN38, TN40)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Bulverhythe
Can the van park in Filsham Reedbed?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
How far is Bulverhythe from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In summer, a wake in Bulverhythe has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Bulverhythe
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Bulverhythe
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Families holding a service at St Ethelburga's Church Mission Hall often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow for the service running over
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Mention allergies you know about
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Towns and villages near Bulverhythe
Other occasions in Bulverhythe
Arranging a wake in Bulverhythe
Bulverhythe is about 1 mile west of St Leonards, in East Sussex. For wakes in Bulverhythe, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Bulverhythe is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, West St Leonards station is about 0.8 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bulverhythe, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We serve wakes across the TN38 and TN40 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Haven Road, Bexhill Road and Arnside Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include St Leonards (1 mile east), Silverhill (2 miles north-east), Hollington (2 miles north-east), Green Street (2 miles north) and Hastings (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), Polegate (12 miles west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles east), Old Town (12 miles south-west) and Belmont (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (2.7 miles east) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Bulverhythe includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include West St Leonards Primary Academy (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
- 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