East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Buxted
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Buxted.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
A chip van near Buxted
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Buxted
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
About our funeral and wake catering in Buxted
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include pub wakes and gatherings at a village hall or club, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In rural Buxted, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Buxted (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Buxted
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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 will work through them with you.
Nearby places to Buxted
Other occasions in Buxted
Wake catering near Buxted
Buxted is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Bookings in Buxted come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Buxted is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Buxted to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Buxted station serves Buxted directly. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Buxted; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From High Street, Church Road and Park View or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Potter's Green (1 mile south), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Cooper's Green (1 mile west), Framfield (2 miles south) and Hadlow Down (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (4 miles north), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Buxted include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Buxted Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
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.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Common questions in Buxted
How far is Buxted from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Occasions we serve in Buxted
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake. Sunset in Buxted is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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