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Funeral and Wake Catering in Chiltington
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Chiltington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
Book the van in Chiltington
About our funeral and wake catering in Chiltington
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it’s wakes at home and pub wakes, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy and more.
In a small place like Chiltington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Chiltington (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
For event organisers in Chiltington
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Arranging a wake in Chiltington
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Chiltington will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Chiltington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Chiltington to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Chiltington is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the BN7 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover wakes in East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Chiltington includes Blackcap and Malling Down.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In summer, a wake in Chiltington has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Chiltington: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Chiltington?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if we do not know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Where the van can park in Chiltington
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Chiltington
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in Chiltington?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever the occasion in Chiltington, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- 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