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Funeral and wake catering in Hadlow Down, East Sussex
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Hadlow Down? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering in Hadlow Down
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hadlow Down
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for celebrations of life and wakes at church halls and clubs.
In a small place like Hadlow Down, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Hadlow Down (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Hadlow Down: halls, homes and travel
Hadlow Down is about 4 miles south of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Hadlow Down as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hadlow Down to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mark's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Hadlow Down is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over the TN22 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Waghorns Lane, School Lane and St Marks Field, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Hadlow Down we cover include Etchingwood (2 miles south-west), Buxted (2 miles west), Potter's Green (2 miles south-west), Blackboys (2 miles south) and Framfield (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north), Uckfield (4 miles south-west) and Newhaven (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hadlow Down includes Selwyns Wood.
Events we cater in Hadlow Down
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Buxted station is about 2.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Late-December sunset in Hadlow Down is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow a little extra
- Keep the serving time flexible
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Questions from Hadlow Down
Which station is closest to Hadlow Down?
Buxted station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
How far is Hadlow Down from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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