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Funeral and wake catering in Cooper's Green, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Cooper's Green.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Planning an event in Cooper's Green?
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Cooper's Green, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Cooper's Green
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it’s gatherings at a village hall or club and remembrance gatherings, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips and more.
In rural Cooper's Green, home or the hall is usual. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Cooper's Green (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Cooper's Green
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often 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 work through them with you.
Perfect for your wake in Cooper's Green
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Buxted station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Cooper's Green questions
We are gathering after a service at Five Ash Down Independent Chapel: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Cooper's Green from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you cover Cooper's Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cooper's Green. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Also near Cooper's Green
What else we do in Cooper's Green
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Cooper's Green hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Cooper's Green and across East Sussex
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow for the service running over
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
After a funeral in Cooper's Green
Cooper's Green is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN22, we can fry fresh for your guests. Cooper's Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
After a service at Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Cooper's Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN22, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Court Lane, London Road and Buxted Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Cooper's Green, we also cover Buxted (1 mile east), Uckfield (2 miles south), Potter's Green (2 miles east), Etchingwood (2 miles east) and Framfield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Ringles Cross pub (0.5 miles south)
- 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