East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Snagshall
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Snagshall and East Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Snagshall
Funeral and wake catering in Snagshall, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include small family memorials and village hall wakes, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a wake near Snagshall, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Snagshall (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Snagshall
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Snagshall
- Events in Snagshall and across East Sussex
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Wake catering near Snagshall
Snagshall is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For wakes in Snagshall, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Snagshall. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 31 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Robertsbridge station is about 3.3 miles away. Snagshall is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN32 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Snagshall, we cover Staplecross (1 mile south), Cripp's Corner (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles south), Mill Corner (2 miles east) and Sedlescombe (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (9 miles south), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south) and Belmont (9 miles south).
Open spaces near Snagshall include Flatropers Wood.
- Schools near Snagshall include Bodiam Manor School (1 mile north)
- Local pubs include The White Dog Inn (0.6 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Events we cater in Snagshall
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St James often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
Common questions in Snagshall
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St James?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Snagshall close to London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you cover Snagshall?
Yes, we do. Snagshall is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
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.
What affects the price in Snagshall
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. A wake in Snagshall in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- We start with a few details 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Places near Snagshall
Other occasions in Snagshall
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is 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