East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Chuck Hatch
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Chuck Hatch? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Chuck Hatch events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Chuck Hatch
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and wakes at home, serving gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In rural Chuck Hatch, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Area
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Build in time for delays
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Chuck Hatch 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, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Chuck Hatch
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. People in Chuck Hatch book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Chuck Hatch is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN7 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Chuck Hatch include Crowborough Country Park.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Towns and villages near Chuck Hatch
What else we do in Chuck Hatch
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
For event organisers in Chuck Hatch
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Larger groups generally 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 you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Common questions in Chuck Hatch
Is Chuck Hatch close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Chuck Hatch?
Ashurst Kent station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Chuck Hatch?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever the occasion in Chuck Hatch, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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