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Funeral and Wake Catering in Nutley
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Nutley and East Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Nutley?
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Nutley?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Nutley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
After a service at St James the Less, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
About our funeral and wake catering in Nutley
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it is anniversary memorials and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
In rural Nutley, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Nutley (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Nutley; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Nutley: halls, homes and travel
Nutley is about 5 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. In and around Nutley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Buxted station, roughly 4.3 miles south-east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Nutley; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the TN22 postcode area. From High Street, The Vintry and Clock House Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Horney Common (2 miles south-east), Duddleswell (2 miles east), Chelwood Common (2 miles west), Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-west) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south-east), South Malling (11 miles south) and Heathfield (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (4.1 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Nutley includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Local pubs include Nutley Arms (under half a mile south)
What affects the price in Nutley
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Nutley, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Nutley
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Nutley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Nutley.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Nutley
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Nutley and the whole of East Sussex
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Nutley
Also in Nutley
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Have napkins and bins ready.
- 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