East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Jarvis Brook events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Jarvis Brook and the surrounding area.
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in Jarvis Brook
About our funeral and wake catering in Jarvis Brook
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Whether it is gatherings at a village hall or club and anniversary memorials, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Jarvis Brook, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Jarvis Brook (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Allow a little extra
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Check the hall has an urn
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What affects the price in Jarvis Brook
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Wake catering near Jarvis Brook
Jarvis Brook is about 1 mile east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. People in Jarvis Brook book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
After a service at St Michael & All Angels, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Jarvis Brook, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN6, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Western Road, Tubwell Lane and Osborne Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Jarvis Brook, we also cover Crowborough (1 mile west), Steel Cross (1 mile north), Boarshead (1 mile north), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Jarvis Brook include Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include Beacon Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Jarvis Brook
More for events in Jarvis Brook
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Jarvis Brook questions
What’s the nearest station to Jarvis Brook?
Crowborough station, in Jarvis Brook itself.
How far is Jarvis Brook from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In summer, a wake in Jarvis Brook has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Jarvis Brook?
It suits all ages.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Jarvis Brook book the van for occasions like:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Relatives arriving by train should know that Jarvis Brook has its own station, Crowborough station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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