East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Hooe Common events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Hooe Common and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in Hooe Common
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Funeral and wake catering in Hooe Common, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
For a wake near Hooe Common, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, 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
- Hooe Common (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Hooe Common
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van park in Highwoods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Hooe Common?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Hooe Common: halls, homes and travel
Hooe Common is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. For wakes in Hooe Common, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Cooden Beach station, about 2.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in TN33 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Hooe Common, we also cover Russell's Green (1 mile north-east), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile east), Ninfield (1 mile north), Watermill (2 miles east) and Catsfield (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles west) and St Leonards (6 miles east).
A little further out are Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Hooe Common include Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
- Nearby schools include Bexhill High Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile west)
For event organisers in Hooe Common
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hooe Common
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. A wake in Hooe Common in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Hooe Common, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Hooe Common?
It suits all ages.
These are some of the bookings we take around Hooe Common:
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask the venue about the van
- Check the hall has an urn
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hooe Common
What else we do in Hooe Common
- 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