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Funeral and wake catering in Hale Green, East Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Hale Green and across East Sussex.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Hale Green events
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In Hale Green, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hale Green
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We are often asked to cater a wake at the family home and anniversary memorials, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Hale Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Hale Green (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Who books funeral and wake catering in Hale Green?
It suits all ages.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Hale Green and East Sussex:
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at The Parish Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Hale Green
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hale Green
Other occasions in Hale Green
Hale Green: your questions answered
Can the van go 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.
How far is Hale Green from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Arranging a wake in Hale Green
Hale Green is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Bookings in Hale Green come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Hale Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Hale Green is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in BN8, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Hale Green, we also cover Gun Hill (1 mile east), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles north) and Horam (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
A little further out are Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Six Bells Public House (0.8 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage 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