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Funeral and Wake Catering in Burwash Weald
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Burwash Weald.
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Burwash Weald
After a funeral in Burwash Weald
Burwash Weald is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Burwash Weald as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Burwash Weald is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Burwash Weald to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 2.2 miles north. Burwash Weald is on or near the A265, handy for relatives driving in. Burwash Weald is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN19, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. With the A265 close by, Burwash Weald is simple for us to get to for your wake. We also bring the van to wakes in Burwash Common (1 mile west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles south-west) and Dallington (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Old Castle (2.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Wheel Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Funeral and wake catering in Burwash Weald, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. Typical bookings include family gatherings after a burial or cremation and small family memorials, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Burwash Weald, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Burwash Weald (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Allow for the service running over
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
FAQs for Burwash Weald
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We’re gathering after a service at St Philip's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Burwash Weald?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
A closer look at the menu
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.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. Sunset in Burwash Weald is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Events we cater in Burwash Weald
It takes one job off a very long list.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Burwash Weald and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like St Philip's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Burwash Weald hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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