East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Duddleswell events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Duddleswell and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Duddleswell
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let us know of any allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Funeral and wake catering in Duddleswell, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and village hall wakes, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Duddleswell, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Duddleswell
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For a wake in Duddleswell, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Duddleswell. Duddleswell is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Duddleswell is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Duddleswell includes Brickfield Meadow.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Duddleswell
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Duddleswell and across East Sussex
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Events we cater in Duddleswell
It works for everyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Duddleswell book the van for occasions like:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 3.8 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Duddleswell
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Duddleswell too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you right away whether we are available.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Duddleswell. A wake in Duddleswell in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Duddleswell
Also in Duddleswell
- 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