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Funeral and Wake Catering for Pett events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Pett.
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
A chip van near Pett
How our funeral and wake catering works in Pett
We cook as people come up. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for family meals after the service and a wake at the family home.
In a small place like Pett, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Pett (TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer evenings in Pett stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask the venue about the van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We start when you give the word.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Pett
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in Pett?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Pett book the van for occasions like:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary & St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
What affects the price in Pett
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Pett
Is Pett too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary & St Peter?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Pett.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Pett hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Towns and villages near Pett
What else we do in Pett
Wakes in Pett: venues and practical details
Pett is about 5 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever your wake is in the TN35 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Pett to Canterbury (about 32 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Three Oaks station is about 2.5 miles away. Pett is within about 5 miles of the sea.
We serve wakes across the TN35 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Elms Lane, Pett Road and Chick Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Pett we cover include Fairlight Cove (1 mile south), Friar's Hill (1 mile west), Guestling Green (2 miles west), Fairlight (2 miles south-west) and Guestling (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (5 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-west), Belmont (4 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
A little further out are Conquest Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Pett include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- 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