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Funeral and Wake Catering for Plumpton events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Plumpton and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
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- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering for Plumpton events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Plumpton
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We are frequently asked to cater small family memorials and a wake at the family home, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Plumpton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Plumpton (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Plumpton
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Plumpton?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Plumpton. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Plumpton
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall has an urn
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Perfect for your wake in Plumpton
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Plumpton book the van for occasions like:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What else we do in Plumpton
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Wake catering near Plumpton
Plumpton is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. For wakes in Plumpton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 289 places in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Plumpton to Brighton (6 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Plumpton station is about 1.4 miles away. Plumpton is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across BN7 and the streets around it. From Plumpton Lane and Ditchling Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include East Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Streat (1 mile north-west), Chiltington (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles north) and Cooksbridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Plumpton include Malling Down and Blackcap.
- Nearby, you will find The Half Moon Inn (under half a mile south)
Plumpton questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Plumpton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
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.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. Sunset in Plumpton is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
- 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