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Funeral and wake catering in Green Street, East Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Green Street and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in Green Street?
Funeral and wake catering in Green Street, cooked to order
It’s an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For gatherings at a village hall or club and celebrations of life, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In rural Green Street, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Green Street (TN38)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Green Street: venues and practical details
Green Street is about 2 miles west of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Green Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Crowhurst station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Green Street is within about 4 miles of the sea.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN38, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Crowhurst (1 mile north-west), Hollington (2 miles east), Bulverhythe (2 miles south), Silverhill (2 miles east) and Baldslow (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), Polegate (12 miles west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east) and Old Town (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include The St Leonards Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.5 miles west)
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Late-December sunset in Green Street is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 generally simpler.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Green Street. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Green Street
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Green Street book the van for occasions like:
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St George, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
What affects the price in Green Street
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, the address or TN38 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let us know of any allergies
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Green Street
Could you trade in Filsham Reedbed?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Green Street from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Places near Green Street
Other occasions in Green Street
- 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