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Funeral and wake catering in Grove Hill, East Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Grove Hill and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after the service
Fresh fish and chips in Grove Hill
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Grove Hill
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and memorial events and anniversaries, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In a small place like Grove Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Grove Hill (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Grove Hill: halls, homes and travel
Grove Hill is about 3 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wakes in Grove Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Grove Hill to Brighton (18 miles away).
Grove Hill is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in BN27 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Vines Cross (2 miles north), Burlow (2 miles north-west), Horam (2 miles north-west), Warbleton (2 miles north) and Gun Hill (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (8 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Herstmonceux Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Grove Hill and across East Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our prices page or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Nearby places to Grove Hill
Also in Grove Hill
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Grove Hill; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Grove Hill
How far is Grove Hill from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
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 follow the site rules.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you come to Grove Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Grove Hill is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Where the van can park in Grove Hill
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Events we cater in Grove Hill
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or BN27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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