East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Friston events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Friston.
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Friston events
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Friston
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and gatherings at home after a funeral.
For a wake in a place like Friston, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Friston (BN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Allow for the service running over
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan for a few extra people
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. A wake in Friston in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Friston, and we will check the date and send a price.
Read more
Why choose a fish and chip van in Friston?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Wake catering near Friston
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wakes in Friston are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Friston is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Friston to Brighton (16 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Friston; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Friston is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We serve wakes across BN20. Local streets include Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Friston, we cover East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Tiger Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
For event organisers in Friston
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Places near Friston
Also in Friston
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Friston?
It can be a fitting tribute.
These are some of the bookings we take around Friston:
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Eastbourne station, about 3.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
FAQs for Friston
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you come to Friston?
We do. We serve events in Friston and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
- 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