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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hailsham events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Hailsham.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Hailsham events
Funeral and wake catering in Hailsham, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and memorial events and anniversaries, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Hailsham, choosing a venue near the service helps guests. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Hailsham (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Build in time for delays
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask the venue about the van
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In Hailsham, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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For event organisers in Hailsham
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
After a funeral in Hailsham
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hailsham and nearby villages. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Hailsham to Brighton (17 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Polegate station, about 3 miles south. Families holding a service at The Parish Church of Saint Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Hailsham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN27. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Place and Station Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Hailsham sits on or near the A271 and A295, so getting the van to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Hailsham, we cover Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). Hailsham is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex, with lots of choice for wakes.
A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include White House Academy (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Grenadier pub (under half a mile north)
Common questions in Hailsham
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Hailsham?
Polegate station, about 3 miles south of the centre.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Hailsham
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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