East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Silver Hill
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Silver Hill.
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Silver Hill events
Funeral and wake catering in Silver Hill, cooked to order
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and anniversary memorials.
Near Silver Hill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Silver Hill (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Silver Hill
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Towns and villages near Silver Hill
What else we do in Silver Hill
Arranging a wake in Silver Hill
Silver Hill is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in Silver Hill, and we will plan access and set-up. Silver Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 29 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 1.4 miles west. Silver Hill is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN19, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Silver Hill we cover include Hurst Green (1 mile north-west), Burgh Hill (1 mile north-west), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Etchingham (2 miles west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (11 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The White Horse Public House (under half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Silver Hill questions
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Silver Hill?
The closest is Etchingham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Build in time for delays
- Have chairs for those who need them
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Silver Hill
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer evenings in Silver Hill 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.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Events we cater in Silver Hill
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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