East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Piddinghoe
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Piddinghoe.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in Piddinghoe
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
About our funeral and wake catering in Piddinghoe
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 a tribute meal and remembrance gatherings, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake near Piddinghoe, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Piddinghoe (BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Piddinghoe
Also in Piddinghoe
Events we cater in Piddinghoe
It can be a fitting tribute.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Newhaven Town station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
What the van needs
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
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Piddinghoe is about 7:05pm 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 the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Piddinghoe? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Common questions in Piddinghoe
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St John?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Piddinghoe close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Wakes in Piddinghoe: venues and practical details
Piddinghoe is about 1 mile north-west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. For wakes in Piddinghoe, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Piddinghoe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Piddinghoe to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St John often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Piddinghoe, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 4 miles of Piddinghoe, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in BN9 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Brookside and Lewes Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Piddinghoe we cover include South Heighton (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Telscombe (2 miles west), Rodmell (2 miles north-west) and Northease (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles east), Uckfield (11 miles north) and Polegate (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Planet Earth Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (4.7 miles north). Open spaces near Piddinghoe include Itford Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Nearby schools include UTC@Harbourside (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Boatman pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- 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