East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Iford
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Iford and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
Book the van in Iford
About our funeral and wake catering in Iford
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Whether it’s family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
In rural Iford, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Iford (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Iford
Iford is about 2 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. For wakes in Iford, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Iford. We take the van to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Lewes station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. After a service at St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes), a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Iford; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Iford is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in BN7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Iford we cover include Kingston near Lewes (1 mile north-west), Northease (1 mile south-east), Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east) and Lewes (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Local schools include Priory School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Juggs Arms Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Kingston Urban (1.2 miles north)
Other occasions in Iford
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Remember the journey from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently 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 confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in Iford
We are gathering after a service at St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes): can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Iford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Iford, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Iford
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Iford, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Iford may suit.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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