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Funeral and Wake Catering in East Chiltington
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in East Chiltington.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
Book the van in East Chiltington
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Late-December sunset in East Chiltington is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in East Chiltington
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For gatherings at a village hall or club and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In rural East Chiltington, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- East Chiltington (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in East Chiltington: venues and practical details
East Chiltington is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover East Chiltington as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. East Chiltington is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. East Chiltington is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in BN7, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Chiltington (1 mile east), Plumpton (1 mile south-west), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-west), Streat (1 mile west) and South Chailey (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). The countryside around East Chiltington includes Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local schools include Chailey School (1.6 miles north-east)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in East Chiltington? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in East Chiltington
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Plumpton station is about 0.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Nearby places to East Chiltington
More for events in East Chiltington
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in East Chiltington
Is East Chiltington close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including East Chiltington.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in East Chiltington. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in East Chiltington
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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