East Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Netherfield, East Sussex
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Netherfield? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Netherfield?
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Funeral and wake catering in Netherfield, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Netherfield, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Netherfield (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Netherfield questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you come?
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. Send us the address.
How far is Netherfield from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you come to Netherfield?
We do. Netherfield is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Towns and villages near Netherfield
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In Netherfield, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Netherfield
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Why choose a fish and chip van in Netherfield?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Netherfield hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Netherfield
Netherfield is about 7 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. People in Netherfield book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Netherfield to Brighton (26 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. Netherfield is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Netherfield Way, Netherfield Road and Eatenden Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Mountfield (2 miles north-east), Penhurst (2 miles south-west), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north-west), Steven's Crouch (2 miles south) and Hollingrove (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (2.3 miles south-east) and Old Castle (4.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Netherfield include Claverham Community College (2 miles south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Events we cater in Netherfield
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For a service at a church like Church of St John, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- 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