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Funeral and wake catering in Cliffe, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Cliffe.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Cliffe?
Funeral and wake catering in Cliffe, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for gatherings at home after a funeral and small family memorials.
For a wake in a place like Cliffe, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Perfect for your wake in Cliffe
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Cliffe and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at venues
Local halls and clubs near Cliffe can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall has an urn
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A table of photos helps people talk.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Cliffe
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Nearby places to Cliffe
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What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Late-December sunset in Cliffe is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
After a funeral in Cliffe
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wakes in Cliffe are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Cliffe to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A26 to reach Cliffe. Relatives arriving by train should know that Lewes station serves Cliffe directly. Cliffe is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in BN7 and BN8 start with a parking spot for the van. From Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A26 close by, Cliffe is easy for us to reach for your wake. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.5 miles north-east) and St Thomas à Becket Cliffe (under half a mile west). The countryside around Cliffe includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Schools near Cliffe include South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles north) and Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Gardeners Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Cliffe
Which station is closest to Cliffe?
Lewes station, in Cliffe itself.
How far is Cliffe from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Do you cover Cliffe?
We do. Cliffe is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
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 the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
- 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