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Funeral and Wake Catering in Northease
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Northease? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
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Funeral and wake catering in Northease
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Northease
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it’s wakes at home and wakes at venues, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Northease, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Northease (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Northease questions
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Northease too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
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.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Other occasions in Northease
What affects the price in Northease
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Northease and across East Sussex
See how we price and the cost guide.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Northease?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
Local halls and clubs near Northease can host a wake if home is too small.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Northease is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Arranging a wake in Northease
Northease is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Northease is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Northease is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Peter's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Southease station, about 1.4 miles south-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Northease; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across BN7 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Iford (1 mile north-west), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west), Southover (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (4 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Northease includes Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Other local spots include Southover Without (1.4 miles north-east)
- 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