East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Doleham events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Doleham and across East Sussex.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
A chip van near Doleham
Doleham questions
Can you serve near the sea around Doleham?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Doleham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can you cook in the rain?
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 clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
About our funeral and wake catering in Doleham
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include family gatherings after a burial or cremation and a tribute meal, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Doleham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Area
- Doleham (TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Doleham
What else we do in Doleham
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
Perfect for your wake in Doleham
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St George, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Doleham is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Doleham
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Wakes in Doleham: venues and practical details
Doleham is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Doleham will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Doleham is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Doleham to Canterbury (32 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there is a station right in Doleham: Doleham station. Doleham is within about 5 miles of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of TN35. Whether your wake is on Doleham Lane and Doleham Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Doleham we cover include Three Oaks (1 mile south-east), Broadland Row (2 miles north-east), Broad Street (2 miles east), Broad Oak (2 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (5 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south), Belmont (4 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Doleham include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What affects the price in Doleham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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