East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Laughton events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Laughton and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Laughton
FAQs for Laughton
What’s the nearest station to Laughton?
The closest is Glynde station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Is Laughton 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.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Laughton
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include family gatherings after a burial or cremation and celebrations of life, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Laughton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Laughton (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Laughton. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Laughton and the whole of East Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
For event organisers in Laughton
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In summer, a wake in Laughton has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Towns and villages near Laughton
What else we do in Laughton
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Laughton?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Laughton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Glynde station, about 3.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Wake catering near Laughton
Laughton is about 5 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. For wakes in Laughton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Laughton is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Laughton is on or near the B2124, handy for relatives driving in. For a service at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Laughton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Shortgate Lane, Lewes Road and Pound Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the B2124, Laughton is easy for us to reach for your wake. Close by, we cover wakes in Ripe (2 miles south), Golden Cross (2 miles east), Wickstreet (4 miles south-east), Selmeston (4 miles south) and Berwick (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (5 miles north) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck Inn (under half a mile north)
- 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