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Funeral and wake catering in Sidley, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Sidley.
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Sidley?
Perfect for your wake in Sidley
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bexhill station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre.
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- Whether VAT is included
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Sidley
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and small family memorials.
Around Sidley, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Sidley (TN39, TN40)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Sidley
Other occasions in Sidley
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Sidley and the whole of East Sussex
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Sidley questions
How far is Sidley from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Sidley
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Wakes in Sidley: venues and practical details
Sidley is about 1 mile north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in Sidley, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Sidley is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
With the A2691 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Sidley. For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Sidley is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in TN39 and TN40, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Mayo Lane, Bank Road and North Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You will find Sidley on the A2691, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Sidley we cover include Bexhill-on-Sea (1 mile south), Watermill (1 mile north), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles north-west), Russell's Green (3 miles north-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles east), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles east), Polegate (10 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (1.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
- Nearby schools include Bexhill High Academy (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The New Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Late-December sunset in Sidley is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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