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Funeral and wake catering in Punnett's Town, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Punnett's Town.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near Punnett's Town
How our funeral and wake catering works in Punnett's Town
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
In a small place like Punnett's Town, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Punnett's Town (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Punnett's Town?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Arranging a wake in Punnett's Town
Punnett's Town is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in Punnett's Town, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Punnett's Town is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Punnett's Town; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Sands Close, Pont Close and Upper Greenwoods Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Rushlake Green (1 mile south), Burwash Common (2 miles north-east), Dallington (2 miles south-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles east) and Burwash Weald (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Hellingly Hospital (5.3 miles south). The countryside around Punnett's Town includes Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathfield Community College (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Three Cups Inn (0.9 miles east)
Where the van can park in Punnett's Town
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Common questions in Punnett's Town
What’s the nearest station to Punnett's Town?
The closest is Stonegate station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you cover Punnett's Town?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Punnett's Town and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall has an urn
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow a little extra
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Also near Punnett's Town
Other occasions in Punnett's Town
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. In winter, it is dark in Punnett's Town by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Punnett's Town? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in Punnett's Town
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Punnett's Town book the van for occasions like:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Stonegate station is about 4.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- 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