East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for High Hurstwood events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in High Hurstwood.
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near High Hurstwood
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in High Hurstwood. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Funeral and wake catering in High Hurstwood, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you. Typical bookings include family gatherings after a burial or cremation and a tribute meal, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural High Hurstwood, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- High Hurstwood (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Arranging a wake in High Hurstwood
High Hurstwood is about 3 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in High Hurstwood, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. High Hurstwood is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN22, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Burnt Oak Road, Chillies Lane and Perrymans Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside High Hurstwood, we cover Fairwarp (1 mile west), Sweethaws (1 mile north), Five Ash Down (1 mile south-west), Crowborough (3 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Uckfield (4 miles south), Polegate (14 miles south), South Malling (11 miles south-west) and Heathfield (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Tickerage Castle (3.3 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
Who books funeral and wake catering in High Hurstwood?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In High Hurstwood, people book us for occasions like:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
If relatives are coming by rail, Buxted station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Late-December sunset in High Hurstwood is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You share 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in High Hurstwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Where the van can park in High Hurstwood
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in High Hurstwood
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
High Hurstwood: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to High Hurstwood?
Buxted station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What affects the price in High Hurstwood
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Other occasions in High Hurstwood
- 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