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Funeral and Wake Catering in Old Heathfield
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Old Heathfield? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Old Heathfield
About our funeral and wake catering in Old Heathfield
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We are often asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings after scattering ashes, with mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Old Heathfield, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Old Heathfield?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Old Heathfield book the van for occasions like:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Old Heathfield
Also in Old Heathfield
Wakes in Old Heathfield: venues and practical details
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. People in Old Heathfield book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Old Heathfield to Brighton (20 miles away).
Old Heathfield is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as School Hill and Church Street, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Parkside Community Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (less than half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake. In Old Heathfield, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Old Heathfield
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 way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Old Heathfield
Is Old Heathfield close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Is Old Heathfield too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Build in time for delays
Remember the journey from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
- 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