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Funeral and wake catering in Burlow, East Sussex
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Burlow? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
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Funeral and wake catering in Burlow, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and scattering of ashes gatherings, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Burlow, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Burlow (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
For event organisers in Burlow
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Burlow
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Late-December sunset in Burlow is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Burlow
Burlow is about 4 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For wakes in Burlow, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Burlow. Burlow is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Burlow to Brighton (17 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Burlow, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN21, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Chiddingly Road and The Hedgerows, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Horam (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile south-west), Lions Green (1 mile north-west), Hale Green (1 mile south-west) and Vines Cross (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The May Garland Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Burlow?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
For a service at a church like Christ Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ensure older relatives can sit
We park quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Burlow
Is Burlow too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Christ Church?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Do you come to Burlow?
We do. We serve events in Burlow and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Places near Burlow
What else we do in Burlow
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
- 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