East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Hellingly events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Hellingly and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Hellingly
Perfect for your wake in Hellingly
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at Emmanuel often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hellingly
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For pub wakes and wakes at home, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake in a place like Hellingly, the village hall is often the heart of it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Hellingly (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
FAQs for Hellingly
Can you serve after a service at Emmanuel?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
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.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
After a funeral in Hellingly
Hellingly is about 1 mile north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Across the BN27 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Hellingly is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Polegate station, roughly 4.3 miles south of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Hellingly, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the BN27 postcode area and the streets around it. From Station Road, Cheviot Street and Iris Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Hellingly, we cover Upper Horsebridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Magham Down (1 mile east), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (within half a mile north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles north).
- Local schools include Hailsham Community College (1.2 miles south)
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Hellingly, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Hellingly? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Allow a little extra
- Build in time for delays
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
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- 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