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Funeral and Wake Catering in Plumpton Green
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Plumpton Green.
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Book the van in Plumpton Green
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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 typically the easier option.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Plumpton Green
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. For gatherings at a village hall or club and anniversary memorials, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like Plumpton Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village 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.
- Area
- Plumpton Green (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Plumpton Green
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Plumpton Green and East Sussex:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In summer, a wake in Plumpton Green has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Arranging a wake in Plumpton Green
Plumpton Green is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. People in Plumpton Green book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Plumpton Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Plumpton Green to Brighton (8 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Plumpton Green: Plumpton station. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Plumpton Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in BN7, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Station Road, West Gate and Riddens Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include East Chiltington (1 mile south-east), Streat (1 mile south-west), South Chailey (2 miles east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north-west) and Plumpton (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (15 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Blackcap.
- Schools near Plumpton Green include Chailey School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Fountain Inn (under half a mile north)
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or BN7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Plumpton Green: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at All Saints?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Plumpton Green close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Plan for a few extra people
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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