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Funeral and wake catering in Coggins Mill, East Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Coggins Mill and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering in Coggins Mill
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Funeral and wake catering in Coggins Mill, cooked to order
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
For a wake near Coggins Mill, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Coggins Mill (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Coggins Mill?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
Families holding a service at Church of St. Dunstan frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
Wake catering near Coggins Mill
Coggins Mill is about 5 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Coggins Mill will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Coggins Mill is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Coggins Mill is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For wakes just outside Coggins Mill, we cover Mayfield (1 mile south-west), Rusher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Tidebrook (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (2 miles south-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles west), Uckfield (9 miles south-west), Polegate (14 miles south) and South Malling (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Coggins Mill include St Leonards-Mayfield School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Coggins Mill: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Coggins Mill?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St. Dunstan: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
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How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Coggins Mill is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Coggins Mill?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Coggins Mill and across East Sussex
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Coggins Mill
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- 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 booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We serve when people are ready.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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