East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Icklesham events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Icklesham and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering for Icklesham events
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Icklesham
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Popular choices include gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for small family memorials and village hall wakes.
For a wake near Icklesham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Icklesham (TN36)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Common questions in Icklesham
Do you come out to small places like Icklesham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Icklesham from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
Do you cover Icklesham?
Yes, we do. Icklesham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Places near Icklesham
More for events in Icklesham
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Sunset in Icklesham is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Icklesham: halls, homes and travel
Icklesham is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Icklesham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Icklesham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Icklesham to Canterbury (about 31 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Winchelsea station is about 2 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles of Icklesham.
Wakes anywhere in TN36 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your wake is on Tithe Barn Field, Manor Close and High Fords or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Icklesham we cover include Broad Street (1 mile west), Cock Marling (2 miles north), Udimore (2 miles north), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Camber Castle (3.2 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Events we cater in Icklesham
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
- Small family memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
- 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