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Funeral and Wake Catering for Maynard's Green events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Maynard's Green.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering for Maynard's Green events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Maynard's Green
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance gatherings, with pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Maynard's Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Maynard's Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
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More for events in Maynard's Green
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Arranging a wake in Maynard's Green
Maynard's Green is about 6 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From the centre of Maynard's Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Maynard's Green to Brighton (18 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the B2203 to reach Maynard's Green. Maynard's Green is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN21 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a wake at a home on West Street Lane, Tubwell Lane and Sicklehatch Lane, wherever the van can park. Maynard's Green sits on or near the B2203, which makes travel to your wake easy. For wakes just outside Maynard's Green, we cover Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Horam (1 mile south), Vines Cross (1 mile south-east), Heathfield (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (4.5 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1 mile south). Open spaces near Maynard's Green include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathfield Community College (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Runt-in-Tun pub (0.5 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Allow a little extra
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In Maynard's Green, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Maynard's Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Maynard's Green
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Maynard's Green book the van for occasions like:
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like Christ Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Maynard's Green questions
How far is Maynard's Green from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Maynard's Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
- 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