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Funeral and wake catering in Normans' Bay, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Normans' Bay.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
Fresh fish and chips in Normans' Bay
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Normans' Bay
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for remembrance gatherings and wakes at home.
For a wake near Normans' Bay, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Normans' Bay (BN24)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
For event organisers in Normans' Bay
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Questions from Normans' Bay
How far is Normans' Bay from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Normans' Bay?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Late-December sunset in Normans' Bay is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Normans' Bay: halls, homes and travel
Normans' Bay is about 4 miles south-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. In and around Normans' Bay, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Normans' Bay is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Normans' Bay to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
For wakes in BN24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Coastguard Close and Coast Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Pevensey Bay (2 miles south-west), Pevensey (2 miles west), Wartling (3 miles north-west), Westham (3 miles west) and Boreham Street (4 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (5 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles north-east), Seaford (13 miles west), Hailsham (7 miles north-west) and St Leonards (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Pevensey Castle (2.7 miles west) and Bexhill Hospital (4 miles north-east). The countryside around Normans' Bay includes Gillham Wood.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (less than half a mile north)
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ask the venue about the van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow a little extra
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Perfect for your wake in Normans' Bay
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Normans Bay station serves Normans' Bay directly.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
Nearby places to Normans' Bay
What else we do in Normans' Bay
- 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