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Funeral and wake catering in Mayfield, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Mayfield.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Mayfield
Funeral and wake catering in Mayfield, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Whether it is gatherings after the committal and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In a small place like Mayfield, 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
- Mayfield (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Mayfield hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall has an urn
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
For event organisers in Mayfield
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer evenings in Mayfield stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Mayfield
Can you serve after a service at Church of St. Dunstan?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Mayfield too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Mayfield?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For a service at a church like Church of St. Dunstan, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Mayfield
Mayfield is about 5 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wakes in Mayfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Mayfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Mayfield; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Star Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Mayfield, we also cover Wellbrook (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile north-east), Woolbridge (1 mile west), Argos Hill (1 mile north-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles north-west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include St Leonards-Mayfield School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (within half a mile north-west)
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
What else we do in Mayfield
- 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