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Funeral and wake catering in Stonegate, East Sussex
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Stonegate and across East Sussex.
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Stonegate?
Funeral and wake catering in Stonegate, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and small family memorials.
In a small place like Stonegate, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Stonegate (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In summer, a wake in Stonegate has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Stonegate? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Stonegate
Is Stonegate too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Stonegate close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Also near Stonegate
What else we do in Stonegate
Who books funeral and wake catering in Stonegate?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Stonegate and East Sussex:
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
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 Stonegate
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Remember the journey from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stonegate?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Stonegate hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
After a funeral in Stonegate
Stonegate is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. For wakes in Stonegate, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Stonegate to Brighton (26 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Stonegate station, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest station. Stonegate is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN5 start with a parking spot for the van. From Station Road, Forge Field and Lymden Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Wallcrouch (1 mile north), Shover's Green (1 mile north-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles north), Witherenden Hill (2 miles south-west) and Holton Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (4.4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Stonegate includes Bewl Water.
- 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