East Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hollington, East Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Hollington and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Book the van in Hollington
Hollington: your questions answered
Can the van park in Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Is Hollington close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Funeral and wake catering in Hollington, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and memorial events and anniversaries, with pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In Hollington, the hall is often where people gather. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Hollington (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and 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 will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Plan for a few extra people
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow for the service running over
We park quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wakes in Hollington: venues and practical details
Hollington is about 1 mile north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hollington. We serve 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A21 to reach Hollington. If the funeral is at a church such as St Anne, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hollington.
We take the van to wakes all over the TN38, TN37 and TN34 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Kent Road, Duke Road and Ford Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Hollington is on the A21, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Hollington, we also cover Silverhill (1 mile south-east), Hastings (1 mile south-east), Baldslow (1 mile north), St Helen's (1 mile east) and St Leonards (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hollington include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include William Parker Sports College (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Wishing Tree pub (within half a mile north-west)
Places near Hollington
What else we do in Hollington
Who books funeral and wake catering in Hollington?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Hollington:
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, St Leonards Warrior Square station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hollington?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. In summer, a wake in Hollington has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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