East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Glynde events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Glynde and East Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Glynde
Glynde questions
Do you come out to small places like Glynde?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Lewes and Laughton Levels?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
Funeral and wake catering in Glynde, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it is a tribute meal and anniversary memorials, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
In a small place like Glynde, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Glynde (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Glynde
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Glynde: Glynde station.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Nearby places to Glynde
Also in Glynde
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
After a funeral in Glynde
Glynde is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. For a wake in Glynde, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Glynde is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Glynde may suit, with the van in the car park. If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Glynde is within about 3 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, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Lacys Hill and Ranscombe Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Glyndebourne (1 mile north), Firle (1 mile south-east), Ashton Green (2 miles north), Ringmer (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Seaford (6 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north) and Uckfield (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.4 miles north-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Local schools include Firle Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles south-east) and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Trevor Arms (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Malling Without (1.4 miles north-west)
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Glynde, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Glynde, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Let us know of any allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What affects the price in Glynde
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Glynde hosts choose us
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Glynde
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
- 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