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Funeral and Wake Catering for East Hoathly events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in East Hoathly and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
Book the van in East Hoathly
Arranging a wake in East Hoathly
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover East Hoathly as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. East Hoathly is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. East Hoathly is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Rectory Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to East Hoathly we cover include Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near East Hoathly include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you will find Foresters Arms (under half a mile south-west)
About our funeral and wake catering in East Hoathly
Someone else can make the booking for you. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at home.
In rural East Hoathly, home or the hall is usual. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan for a few extra people
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Perfect for your wake in East Hoathly
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 4.2 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Summer evenings in East Hoathly stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Questions from East Hoathly
What’s the nearest station to East Hoathly?
Uckfield station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is East Hoathly from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in East Hoathly?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in East Hoathly. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- 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