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Funeral and wake catering in Offham, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Offham.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Offham
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and memorial gatherings.
Near Offham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Offham (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Common questions in Offham
Is Offham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. Summer evenings in Offham stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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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. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Offham
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Arranging a wake in Offham
Offham is about 1 mile north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN7, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
A club or hall near Offham gives space for everyone and parking for the van. For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Offham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in BN7, we just need to know where the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Hamsey (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile south-east), South Malling (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles south-east) and Cliffe (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (1.5 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Offham includes Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Schools near Offham include Lewes Old Grammar School (1.5 miles south-east) and Priory School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Blacksmiths Arms (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.1 miles south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Offham?
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 0.9 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
Looking after everyone
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:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Build in time for delays
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- 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