East Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Maresfield, East Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Maresfield and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Maresfield?
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow for the service running over
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Funeral and wake catering in Maresfield, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake near Maresfield, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Maresfield (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Wakes in Maresfield: venues and practical details
Maresfield is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Wakes in Maresfield are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Maresfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Maresfield to Brighton (15 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Uckfield station is about 2 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Maresfield, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Robian Close and Batts Bridge Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Maresfield, we cover Budlett's Common (1 mile south-east), Down Street (1 mile west), Ridgewood (3 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Newick (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Maresfield include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south-east)
Common questions in Maresfield
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Maresfield close to London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Maresfield, it’s 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.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Maresfield?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Bartholomew frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Maresfield?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
Towns and villages near Maresfield
More for events in Maresfield
- 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