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Funeral and wake catering in Mount Pleasant, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Mount Pleasant.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Mount Pleasant
How our funeral and wake catering works in Mount Pleasant
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it’s small family memorials and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Mount Pleasant, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Mount Pleasant (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Mount Pleasant
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Mount Pleasant
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Mount Pleasant
Can you serve after a service at St Bartholomews?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Mount Pleasant close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Wakes in Mount Pleasant: venues and practical details
Mount Pleasant is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. For wakes in Mount Pleasant, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Mount Pleasant is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Mount Pleasant to Brighton (10 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Bartholomews, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Mount Pleasant; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Barcombe Cross (1 mile south-west), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south), Barcombe (1 mile south), Isfield (2 miles east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east) and Uckfield (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Local schools include Chailey School (2.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.7 miles south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. 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 will quote.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Mount Pleasant
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Places near Mount Pleasant
Other occasions in Mount Pleasant
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Mount Pleasant?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 2.5 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In summer, a wake in Mount Pleasant has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
- 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