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Funeral and Wake Catering in Rodmell
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Rodmell and East Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Rodmell events
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Funeral and wake catering in Rodmell, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Whether it’s remembering a loved one’s favourite food and pub wakes, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near Rodmell, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Area
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Rodmell
Also in Rodmell
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Rodmell?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Southease station, about 0.9 miles east.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Rodmell questions
Can you serve after a service at St Peter's 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
Send us the date, the address or BN7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan for a few extra people
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Rodmell
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Late-December sunset in Rodmell is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Rodmell
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Rodmell or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Rodmell is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Peter's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. A club or hall near Rodmell gives space for everyone and parking for the van. Rodmell is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 6 miles of Rodmell, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over the BN7 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Rodmell, we cover Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Rodmell include Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Local facilities include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- 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