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Funeral and Wake Catering in Ratton Village
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Ratton Village and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
A chip van near Ratton Village
Funeral and wake catering in Ratton Village, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For wakes at venues and scattering of ashes gatherings, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
Around Ratton Village, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Ratton Village
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For wakes in Ratton Village, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Ratton Village is on or near the A2270, handy for relatives driving in. Ratton Village is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Ratton Village is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in BN20, BN21 and BN22 start with a parking spot for the van. From Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. You will find Ratton Village on the A2270, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
A little further out are Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Ratton School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile north)
Questions from Ratton Village
Do you come 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.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can the van come to Ratton Village?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Ratton Village and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Towns and villages near Ratton Village
Also in Ratton Village
Events we cater in Ratton Village
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Ratton Village:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Hampden Park station, about 1.2 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In winter, it is dark in Ratton Village by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Mention allergies you know about
- Build in time for delays
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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