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Funeral and Wake Catering for Marden's Hill events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Marden's Hill.
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Marden's Hill events
FAQs for Marden's Hill
We’re gathering after a service at St John's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Marden's Hill?
Crowborough station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Funeral and wake catering in Marden's Hill, cooked to order
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. On the menu are sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for pub wakes and anniversary memorials.
Near Marden's Hill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Marden's Hill (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Marden's Hill
What else we do in Marden's Hill
Who books funeral and wake catering in Marden's Hill?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at home
Families holding a service at St John's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Marden's Hill: halls, homes and travel
Marden's Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Bookings in Marden's Hill come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Marden's Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Marden's Hill to Brighton (20 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Crowborough station is about 2.7 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Marden's Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on Friars Vale, St John's Road and Marden's Hill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Friar's Gate (1 mile north-west), Chuck Hatch (2 miles west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Boarshead (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (3.7 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Marden's Hill include Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Marden's Hill include Beacon Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Half Moon Inn (0.7 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Marden's Hill is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
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.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Planning the van’s spot
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:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Marden's Hill
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Marden's Hill
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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