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Funeral and Wake Catering for North Chailey events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to North Chailey and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
Planning an event in North Chailey?
Funeral and wake catering in North Chailey, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it’s wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at venues, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like North Chailey, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Location
- North Chailey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Wakes in North Chailey: venues and practical details
North Chailey is about 4 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. For wakes in North Chailey, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
North Chailey is on or near the A275, handy for relatives driving in. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Plumpton station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. North Chailey is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in BN8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Station Road, Downs View and Downs View Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A275, North Chailey is easy for us to reach. For wakes just outside North Chailey, we cover Chailey (1 mile south), Newick (1 mile east), South Street (2 miles south), Founthill (2 miles east) and Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Heaven Farm Museum (3.4 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (4.7 miles north). Open spaces near North Chailey include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Schools near North Chailey include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles south) and Chailey School (2.3 miles south)
Takeaway run or book a 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 you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Build in time for delays
- Allow a little extra
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
Larger groups normally 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
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in North Chailey, and we will check the date and send a price.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. A wake in North Chailey in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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For event organisers in North Chailey
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in North Chailey
We’re gathering after a service at Church of Our Lady: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is North Chailey close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in North Chailey?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like Church of Our Lady, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Nearby places to North Chailey
Other occasions in North Chailey
- 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