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Funeral and Wake Catering in Pevensey
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Pevensey.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Pevensey
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it’s family meals after the service and a tribute meal, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Pevensey, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Pevensey (BN24)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Ask the venue about the van
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Pevensey questions
Do you come out to small places like Pevensey?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
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. Sunset in Pevensey is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Pevensey? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Pevensey?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Pevensey Bay station is in Pevensey itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Places near Pevensey
What else we do in Pevensey
Arranging a wake in Pevensey
Pevensey is about 3 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For a wake in Pevensey, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Pevensey. We take the van to 289 places across East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Pevensey to Brighton (20 miles away).
Families holding a service at St. Nicolas Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Pevensey, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 5 miles of Pevensey.
We take the van to wakes all over BN24. Whether your wake is on High Street, Church Lane and Bridge End or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Pevensey Bay (1 mile south-east), Westham (1 mile west), Jenkins' Green (1 mile west), Langney (2 miles south-west) and Normans' Bay (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (3 miles south-west), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (within half a mile west) and Pevensey Castle (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Pevensey includes Gillham Wood and Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Bell School (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Smugglers' Inn (within half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Pevensey
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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