East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Ridgewood
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Ridgewood and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for Ridgewood events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Ridgewood
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after the committal and gatherings at a village hall or club.
For a wake in a place like Ridgewood, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Ridgewood (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
- Let us know of any allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Ridgewood: your questions answered
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 follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Ridgewood?
The closest is Uckfield station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In summer, a wake in Ridgewood has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Wakes in Ridgewood: venues and practical details
Ridgewood is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Ridgewood will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Ridgewood is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ridgewood to Brighton (13 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Uckfield station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Ridgewood; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN22, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include New Road, Lewes Road and Wares Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Little Horsted (1 mile south-west), Isfield (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (2 miles north), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west) and Maresfield (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Ridgewood include Uckfield College (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Highlands pub (less than half a mile north)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ridgewood?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ridgewood book the van for occasions like:
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
After a service at St Saviour, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Ridgewood
Other occasions in Ridgewood
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Ridgewood
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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