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Funeral and Wake Catering in Friar's Gate
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Friar's Gate and the surrounding area.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering for Friar's Gate events
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Friar's Gate
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and we’re often booked for gatherings at home after a funeral and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In rural Friar's Gate, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Perfect for your wake in Friar's Gate
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Friar's Gate and East Sussex:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For a service at a church like St John's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In summer, a wake in Friar's Gate has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Also near Friar's Gate
What else we do in Friar's Gate
Wake catering near Friar's Gate
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Friar's Gate is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Friar's Gate to Brighton (20 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Eridge station, about 3 miles east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Friar's Gate, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across the TN6 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Friar's Gate, we also cover Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Beacon Academy (2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Half Moon Inn (under half a mile north)
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Friar's Gate: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St John's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Friar's Gate
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- 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