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Funeral and wake catering in Ringmer, East Sussex
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Ringmer? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Ringmer?
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ringmer
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. We serve sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral.
In Ringmer, the hall is frequently where people gather. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Ringmer (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Common questions in Ringmer
What’s the nearest station to Ringmer?
Glynde station, about 2.4 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Wake catering near Ringmer
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ringmer and the surrounding area. We take the van to 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Ringmer may suit. After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Ringmer, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in BN8, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west) and South Malling Without (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Ringmer includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Anchor pub (less than half a mile north)
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Ringmer; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ringmer?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Ringmer
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Ringmer and across East Sussex
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall has an urn
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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