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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hollingrove events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Hollingrove and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Hollingrove events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hollingrove
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. For scattering of ashes gatherings and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Hollingrove, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Hollingrove (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Plan seating for older guests
- Mention allergies you know about
- Keep the serving time flexible
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
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.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Hollingrove, it is 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.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Wake catering near Hollingrove
Hollingrove is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cover Hollingrove as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
After a service at The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Hollingrove is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN32 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Hollingrove Road and Kent Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Brightling (1 mile west), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south-west), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (6 miles north). Open spaces near Hollingrove include Senlac Hill.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Hollingrove: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you cover Hollingrove?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Hollingrove. For a quote, use our quote form.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Hollingrove?
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hollingrove book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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