East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Little Horsted
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Little Horsted.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in Little Horsted
How our funeral and wake catering works in Little Horsted
Someone else can make the booking for you. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for a tribute meal and gatherings at home after a funeral.
In a small place like Little Horsted, 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 will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Little Horsted (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Little Horsted
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Little Horsted, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Little Horsted
What’s the nearest station to Little Horsted?
Uckfield station, about 1.3 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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Allow for the service running over
- Mention allergies you know about
We park quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Arranging a wake in Little Horsted
Little Horsted is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Little Horsted will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Little Horsted is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Uckfield station, about 1.3 miles north, is the nearest station. Little Horsted is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over TN22. Streets in the area include Ayrshire Lane, White Park Avenue and Meadow Grass Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Little Horsted, we also cover Ridgewood (1 mile north-east), Isfield (1 mile south-west), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (3 miles north) and Mount Pleasant (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Highlands pub (0.9 miles north-east)
For event organisers in Little Horsted
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Where the van can park in Little Horsted
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Also near Little Horsted
More for events in Little Horsted
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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