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Funeral and wake catering in Burwash Common, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Burwash Common.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A chip van near Burwash Common
About our funeral and wake catering in Burwash Common
We cook as people come up. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for pub wakes and memorial gatherings.
For a wake near Burwash Common, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Burwash Common: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Philip's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Burwash Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In summer, a wake in Burwash Common has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Perfect for your wake in Burwash Common
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
In Burwash Common and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at St Philip's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Arranging a wake in Burwash Common
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Burwash Common is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Burwash Common to Brighton (23 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Stonegate station, about 2.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Burwash Common is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the TN19 postcode area. From Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Burwash Common, we cover Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Wheel Inn (0.5 miles east)
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Places near Burwash Common
What else we do in Burwash Common
- 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