East Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Newick, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Newick.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A chip van near Newick
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Newick
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
In a small place like Newick, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Newick (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Newick
It suits all ages.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
- A tribute meal
Families holding a service at Zion Chapel often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan for a few extra people
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Newick stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Newick
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.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Newick and the whole of East Sussex
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Newick
What’s the nearest station to Newick?
The closest is Uckfield station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Can the van park in Sheffield Park Garden?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Newick?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
After a funeral in Newick
Newick is about 4 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Wakes in Newick are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Newick to Brighton (12 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Uckfield station, roughly 3.6 miles east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Newick; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Station Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Founthill (1 mile south-east), North Chailey (1 mile west), Chailey (1 mile south-west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Down Street (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (4 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile east)
Also in Newick
- 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