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Funeral and Wake Catering for Litlington events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Litlington and across East Sussex.
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in Litlington?
Funeral and wake catering in Litlington, cooked to order
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it is a wake at the family home and pub wakes, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
In a small place like Litlington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Litlington (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Litlington
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Litlington
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Arranging a wake in Litlington
Litlington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Litlington will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Litlington, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Litlington is within about 4 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in BN26 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, Clapham Lane and Litlington Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Litlington, we also cover Lullington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north) and Milton Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include The Plough And Harrow Inn (less than half a mile south)
For event organisers in Litlington
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In winter, it’s dark in Litlington by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Litlington and across East Sussex
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow for the service running over
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Questions from Litlington
What’s the nearest station to Litlington?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Litlington.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Litlington?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
If relatives are coming by rail, Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- 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