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Funeral and wake catering in Cousley Wood, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Cousley Wood.
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Cousley Wood
Cousley Wood: your questions answered
Is Cousley Wood too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Cousley Wood close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Funeral and wake catering in Cousley Wood, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
Near Cousley Wood, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Cousley Wood (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Cousley Wood
- A menu almost everyone likes
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask the venue about the van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Occasions we serve in Cousley Wood
It takes one job off a very long list.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
If the funeral is at a church such as Rehoboth Chapel, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In Cousley Wood, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Cousley Wood
Also in Cousley Wood
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Cousley Wood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Cousley Wood
Cousley Wood is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. People in Cousley Wood 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 across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Cousley Wood is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN5 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Newbury's (1 mile north-west), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (2 miles south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Old Vine Public House (within half a mile south-west)
- 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