East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Northiam events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Northiam.
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Northiam events
Funeral and wake catering in Northiam, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. We’re often asked to cater small family memorials and life celebrations, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Northiam, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Northiam (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Other occasions in Northiam
Events we cater in Northiam
It’s one less thing to organise.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Northiam and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Relatives driving in can use the A268 to reach Northiam.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Common questions in Northiam
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Northiam from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Northiam; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Northiam hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wakes in Northiam: venues and practical details
Northiam is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Northiam to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 289 places in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Northiam to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Northiam is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN31 postcode area. Local streets include Station Road, Main Street and Elizabeth Gardens; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Northiam sits on or near the A268, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Beckley (2 miles south-east), Beckley Furnace (3 miles south), Broad Oak (3 miles south), Flackley Ash (3 miles east) and Broadland Row (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (4 miles north). Within reach you will find Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hayes Arms Hotel (0.5 miles south)
- 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