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Funeral and wake catering in Lower Dicker, East Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Dicker: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Dicker
How our funeral and wake catering works in Lower Dicker
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We are frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Lower Dicker, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Lower Dicker (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. A wake in Lower Dicker in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Perfect for your wake in Lower Dicker
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
If relatives are coming by rail, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 3.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
Lower Dicker questions
What’s the nearest station to Lower Dicker?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Is Lower Dicker too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Working with your venue
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Wakes in Lower Dicker: venues and practical details
Lower Dicker is about 2 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. In and around Lower Dicker, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Lower Dicker is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For a service at a church like Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Lower Dicker; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN27, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Hackhurst Lane, Diamond Drive and Court Lodge Close, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Lower Horsebridge (1 mile east), Nash Street (1 mile north-west), Tile Hurst (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (1 mile south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles north) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.8 miles east).
- Local schools include Bede's Prep School (1.4 miles south-west) and Hailsham Community College (2 miles south-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Lower Dicker. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or BN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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