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Funeral and wake catering in South Street, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in South Street.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in South Street
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in South Street
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How our funeral and wake catering works in South Street
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Whether it’s a tribute meal and gatherings at home after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a wake near South Street, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- South Street (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Arranging a wake in South Street
South Street is about 5 miles east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. South Street is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from South Street to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Plumpton station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. South Street is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Green Lane, Markstakes Corner and St James Walk or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include South Chailey (1 mile south), Chailey (1 mile north-east), North Chailey (2 miles north), Chiltington (2 miles south) and Plumpton Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around South Street includes Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local schools include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
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 fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. A wake in South Street in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in South Street? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in South Street
It works for everyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in South Street and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
Towns and villages near South Street
More for events in South Street
South Street: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in South Street?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
- 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