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Funeral and wake catering in Cock Marling, East Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Cock Marling and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in Cock Marling
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Cock Marling
Services often run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Whether it is pub wakes and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy and more.
For a wake near Cock Marling, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Cock Marling (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
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 confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Where the van can park in Cock Marling
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Cock Marling
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Also near Cock Marling
What else we do in Cock Marling
Occasions we serve in Cock Marling
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cock Marling and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Winchelsea station, about 1.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In Cock Marling, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Common questions in Cock Marling
What’s the nearest station to Cock Marling?
Winchelsea station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Is Cock Marling close to London?
About 51 miles from central London.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Does the batter contain gluten?
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.
After a funeral in Cock Marling
Cock Marling is about 7 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cock Marling and the surrounding area. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Cock Marling to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
The coast is within about 3 miles of Cock Marling, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in TN31, we just need to know where the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Udimore (1 mile west), Icklesham (2 miles south), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Broadland Row (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south-west), Belmont (7 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Camber Castle (2.4 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Flatropers Wood.
- 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