East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Sedlescombe
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Sedlescombe.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Sedlescombe?
Questions from Sedlescombe
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Sedlescombe?
Battle station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sedlescombe.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Sedlescombe
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and a wake at the family home, with gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Sedlescombe, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Late-December sunset in Sedlescombe is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Sedlescombe
Other occasions in Sedlescombe
After a funeral in Sedlescombe
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in Sedlescombe, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Sedlescombe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Sedlescombe to Brighton (about 30 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Sedlescombe, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Sedlescombe is within about 6 miles of the sea.
For wakes in TN33, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Sedlescombe, we cover Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sedlescombe?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Sedlescombe
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in Sedlescombe
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, 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