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Funeral and Wake Catering in Robertsbridge
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Robertsbridge.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
A chip van near Robertsbridge
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Robertsbridge
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. We are frequently asked to cater a wake at the family home and remembrance gatherings, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In rural Robertsbridge, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Robertsbridge (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Robertsbridge: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Robertsbridge United Reformed Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Robertsbridge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Robertsbridge?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Robertsbridge?
It’s one less thing to organise.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as Robertsbridge United Reformed Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Allow a little extra
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Robertsbridge: halls, homes and travel
Robertsbridge is about 9 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Robertsbridge or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Robertsbridge is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Robertsbridge has its own station, Robertsbridge station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Robertsbridge, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN32 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Glenleigh Walk; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Northbridge Street (1 mile north-east), Salehurst (1 mile north-east), John's Cross (2 miles south-east), Mountfield (2 miles south) and Oxley's Green (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Robertsbridge include Robertsbridge Community College (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Ostrich Hotel (within half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Robertsbridge, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Robertsbridge; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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- 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