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Funeral and Wake Catering for Stonecrouch events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Stonecrouch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Planning an event in Stonecrouch?
Funeral and wake catering in Stonecrouch, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. On the menu are mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for life celebrations and gatherings at home after a funeral.
For a wake near Stonecrouch, 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.
- Location
- Stonecrouch (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Summer evenings in Stonecrouch stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Stonecrouch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Events we cater in Stonecrouch
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Whatever the occasion in Stonecrouch, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4.3 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Organising for someone else?
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan seating for older guests
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Stonecrouch hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Stonecrouch
More for events in Stonecrouch
Wakes in Stonecrouch: venues and practical details
Stonecrouch is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We cover Stonecrouch as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Stonecrouch to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stonecrouch, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN5 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Kilndown (1 mile north), Three Leg Cross (1 mile south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south-east), Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north-east) and Riseden (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (15 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles west), Heathfield (10 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-west), Hollington (15 miles south) and Hellingly (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Stonecrouch questions
What’s the nearest station to Stonecrouch?
Etchingham station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
- 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