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Funeral and Wake Catering in Russell's Green
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Russell's Green.
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Russell's Green
Funeral and wake catering in Russell's Green, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. Whether it’s a tribute meal and wakes at venues, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy for your guests.
In rural Russell's Green, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Russell's Green (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Russell's Green: halls, homes and travel
Russell's Green is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. In and around Russell's Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Cooden Beach station, about 2.9 miles south.
We cover wakes in every part of TN33. We also bring the van to wakes in Hooe Common (1 mile south-west), Ninfield (1 mile north), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile east), Watermill (2 miles east) and Catsfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (8 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles west) and St Leonards (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Herstmonceux Castle (3.4 miles west) and Bexhill Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Russell's Green includes Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bexhill High Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Russell's Green; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Russell's Green
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Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Russell's Green questions
Could you trade in Highwoods?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Russell's Green from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you come to Russell's Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Russell's Green and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow a little extra
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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