East Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Peasmarsh, East Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Peasmarsh and the surrounding area.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Peasmarsh?
Funeral and wake catering in Peasmarsh, cooked to order
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. Whether it is a tribute meal and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Peasmarsh, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Peasmarsh (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Peasmarsh questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van come to Peasmarsh?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Peasmarsh is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Nearby places to Peasmarsh
Also in Peasmarsh
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 usually the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Peasmarsh is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
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.
Planning help
Who books funeral and wake catering in Peasmarsh?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Peasmarsh book the van for events such as:
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Rye station, about 2.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
Arranging a wake in Peasmarsh
Peasmarsh is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Peasmarsh will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Peasmarsh to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The coast is within about 3 miles of Peasmarsh.
Wherever your wake is in TN31, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Main Street, Farleys Way and The Maltings, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Flackley Ash (1 mile north-west), Beckley (2 miles north-west), Cock Marling (2 miles south), Udimore (3 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ypres Tower (2.6 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- Schools near Peasmarsh include Rye College (2.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Cart Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
- 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