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Funeral and Wake Catering for Forest Row events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Forest Row? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Forest Row events
Forest Row: your questions answered
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Forest Row?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Forest Row
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include small family memorials and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
Around Forest Row, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Forest Row (RH18)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Arranging a wake in Forest Row
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Wakes in Forest Row are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, East Grinstead station is about 3.2 miles away. Forest Row is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of RH18. Streets in the area include Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Greenfields School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Foresters Arms (under half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Forest Row. Sunset in Forest Row is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Forest Row
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Forest Row
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- 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