East Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hankham, East Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Hankham and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering in Hankham
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Hankham. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Hankham
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hankham
Services frequently run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and memorial events and anniversaries.
Near Hankham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Hankham (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Hankham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hankham?
The closest is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Hankham?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In Hankham, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or BN24 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Hankham
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Families holding a service at St Luke's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Arranging a wake in Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For a wake in Hankham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Hankham. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Pevensey & Westham station is about 1.4 miles away. Hankham is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hankham.
Anywhere in BN24, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Schools near Hankham include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
Other occasions in Hankham
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
- 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