East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Rye Harbour events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Rye Harbour.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for Rye Harbour events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Rye Harbour
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Typical bookings include scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural Rye Harbour, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Rye Harbour (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Perfect for your wake in Rye Harbour
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
After a service at The Church of the Holy Spirit, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer evenings in Rye Harbour stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rye Harbour?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Rye Harbour and across East Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Rye Harbour
Other occasions in Rye Harbour
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Rye Harbour: your questions answered
Can the van park in Rye Harbour LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at The Church of the Holy Spirit?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come to Rye Harbour?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Rye Harbour and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Wakes in Rye Harbour: venues and practical details
Rye Harbour is about 10 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wakes in Rye Harbour are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Rye Harbour to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Rye station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Rye Harbour is within about 2 miles of the sea.
For wakes in TN31, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Tram Road, Camber Road and Oyster Creek, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Rye Harbour, we cover Rye (1 mile north-west), Camber (1 mile east), East Guldeford (1 mile north), Playden (2 miles north-west) and Houghton Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (10 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.3 miles north-west) and Camber Castle (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Rye Harbour include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Inkerman Arms (less than half a mile south)
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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