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Funeral and wake catering in Ore, East Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Ore: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A tribute meal
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Ore
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it is wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and a wake at the family home, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Ore, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
What affects the price in Ore
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Ore: your questions answered
Could you trade in Speckled Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Can you serve after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to Ore?
We do. Ore is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Occasions we serve in Ore
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Ore
What else we do in Ore
Wakes in Ore: venues and practical details
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Around Ore, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Ore is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ore to Brighton (32 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ore station is about 0.8 miles away. Ore is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN35 and TN34 postcode area. From Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
A little further out are Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include Hastings Academy (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Old King John pub (within half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In Ore, 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.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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