East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Shover's Green events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Shover's Green and across East Sussex.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Book the van in Shover's Green
About our funeral and wake catering in Shover's Green
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. For family meals after the service and gatherings at a village hall or club, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Shover's Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Shover's Green (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Shover's Green
Could you trade in Wadhurst Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Shover's Green from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens if it rains?
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.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Shover's Green
Shover's Green is about 7 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. For a wake in Shover's Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shover's Green to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
Shover's Green is on or near the B2099, handy for relatives driving in. Relatives arriving by train should know that Stonegate station is about 2.1 miles away. Shover's Green is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Being close to the B2099, Shover's Green is easy for us to reach for your wake. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Wallcrouch (1 mile east), Birchett's Green (1 mile north-east), Stonegate (1 mile south-east), Wadhurst (2 miles north-west) and Pell Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west) and Heathfield (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Shover's Green include Bewl Water.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In winter, it’s dark in Shover's Green by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Shover's Green
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Shover's Green
More for events in Shover's Green
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Build in time for delays
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ensure older relatives can sit
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Shover's Green?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
Families holding a service at Shover's Green Baptist Chapel frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
- 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