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Funeral and Wake Catering in Meads
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Meads and across East Sussex.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Meads
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Funeral and wake catering in Meads, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Whether it’s life celebrations and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In Meads, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Meads (BN20, BN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Meads
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Meads and East Sussex:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Eastbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
Arranging a wake in Meads
Meads is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. From the centre of Meads to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
After a service at St John the Evangelist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Meads is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Meads is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in BN20 and BN21 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Link Road, Mount Road and Cliff Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Holywell (1 mile south-east), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Meads include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Meads include St John's Meads Church of England Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Gildredge House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
Meads: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve after a service at St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
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:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Check the hall has an urn
We park quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Late-December sunset in Meads is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Places near Meads
Other occasions in Meads
- 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