East Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Rock-a-Nore, East Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Rock-a-Nore and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering for Rock-a-Nore events
Funeral and wake catering in Rock-a-Nore, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We’re often asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and wakes at home, with gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake in a place like Rock-a-Nore, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Rock-a-Nore (TN34, TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Rock-a-Nore; make sure 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.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Wakes in Rock-a-Nore: venues and practical details
Rock-a-Nore is about 2 miles south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your wake in Rock-a-Nore will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 32 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Ore station, about 0.8 miles north. Rock-a-Nore is within about a mile of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in TN34 and TN35, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Crown Lane, Croft Road and Queens Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Hastings Old Town (1 mile north-west), Belmont (1 mile north-west), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Flower Makers Museum (less than half a mile west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Rock-a-Nore includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Rock-a-Nore include University School (1 mile west) and William Parker Sports College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Dolphin pub (within half a mile west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Rock-a-Nore: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
We are gathering after a service at Ebenezer Particular Baptist Chapel: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We serve when people are ready.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Perfect for your wake in Rock-a-Nore
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
After a service at Ebenezer Particular Baptist Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
- 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