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Funeral and Wake Catering for Polegate events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Polegate and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
A chip van near Polegate
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Funeral and wake catering in Polegate, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We are often asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at venues, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
Around Polegate, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Polegate (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Polegate
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
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Nearby places to Polegate
What else we do in Polegate
Why choose a fish and chip van in Polegate?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in Polegate. Sunset in Polegate is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
FAQs for Polegate
How far is Polegate from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at St John's Church of England Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Where can the van park?
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.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Occasions we serve in Polegate
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Polegate and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
With the A27 and A2270 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Polegate.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Wake catering near Polegate
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Polegate. Polegate is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Polegate to Brighton (17 miles away).
For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Polegate: Polegate station. For a service at a church like St John's Church of England Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Polegate, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 5 miles of Polegate, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in BN26, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wake at a home on Station Road, High Street and Church Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the A27 and A2270 close by, Polegate is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Polegate includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Polegate include Willingdon Community School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Horse & Groom pub (less than half a mile south-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