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Funeral and Wake Catering for Telham events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Telham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near Telham
Funeral and wake catering in Telham, fried fresh
Services often run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Whether it is gatherings after the committal and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
In a small place like Telham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village 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.
- Location
- Telham (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer evenings in Telham stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in Telham?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Telham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Telham is on or near the A2100, handy for relatives driving in.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
Telham questions
What’s the nearest station to Telham?
Battle station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Chapel of the Ascension: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Telham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Telham
Also in Telham
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Telham and across East Sussex
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Wake catering near Telham
Telham is about 4 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN33, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Telham to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
After a service at Chapel of the Ascension, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Battle station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Telham is within about 5 miles of the sea.
For wakes in TN33, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as Hastings Road, Starr's Green Lane and Starrs Mead, wherever the van can park. You’ll find Telham on the A2100, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Kent Street (2 miles east), Sedlescombe (2 miles north-east), Whatlington (2 miles north), Westfield (3 miles east) and Swaile's Green (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-east) and Polegate (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
- 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