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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hastings events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Hastings.
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering for Hastings events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hastings
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. For wakes at home and pub wakes, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
A local hall or club in Hastings frequently suits a wake, with the van in the car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Hastings (TN34, TN38, TN37, TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Hastings
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
Also near Hastings
What else we do in Hastings
Common questions in Hastings
Can you serve after a service at St Luke's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Hastings from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
After a funeral in Hastings
Hastings is in East Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Hastings or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hastings is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hastings to Brighton (30 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A21 and A28 to reach Hastings. Families holding a service at St Luke's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hastings.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN34, TN38, TN37 and TN35, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as London Road, Church Road and Upper Church Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A21 and A28, Hastings is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Silverhill (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile east), St Helen's (1 mile north-east), Hollington (1 mile north-west) and St Leonards (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). Hastings is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with plenty of venues for wakes.
A little further out are Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Hastings include William Parker Sports College (0.6 miles north-east) and University School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Duke pub (within half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
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.
If you’re 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.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Allow a little extra
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Hastings
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In Hastings, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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