East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Isfield events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Isfield.
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Isfield?
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
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 do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
About our funeral and wake catering in Isfield
Services often run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include wakes at church halls and clubs and gatherings after the committal, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Isfield, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Isfield (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Isfield: your questions answered
How far is Isfield from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Is Isfield too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
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.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Towns and villages near Isfield
More for events in Isfield
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. 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 will work through them with you.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Isfield is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Isfield
Isfield is about 3 miles south-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Isfield will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Isfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Margaret, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Isfield is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across the TN22 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, Lavender Fields and Horsted Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Isfield, we cover Rose Hill (1 mile south-east), Little Horsted (1 mile north-east), Mount Pleasant (2 miles west), Barcombe Mills (2 miles south-west) and Barcombe Cross (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east) and Uckfield (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (4.4 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Isfield includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Laughing Fish pub (under half a mile south-east)
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 route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Isfield
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Isfield
It can be a fitting tribute.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 2.7 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- 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