East Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in The Pound, East Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake across The Pound and East Sussex, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Book the van in The Pound
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in The Pound
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and small family memorials, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
For a wake near The Pound, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- The Pound (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Common questions in The Pound
How far is The Pound from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like The Pound?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in The Pound?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Who books funeral and wake catering in The Pound?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
In The Pound and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 4.5 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there is a minimum
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- Bookings across East Sussex, including The Pound
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
The Pound: halls, homes and travel
The Pound is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Wherever your wake is in the TN33 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. The Pound is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from The Pound to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Pound is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN33, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road and Linghams Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to The Pound we cover include Ashburnham (1 mile north), Brownbread Street (1 mile north-west), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north) and Trolliloes (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-west) and Crowborough (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (5.2 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
Nearby places to The Pound
More for events in The Pound
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in The Pound; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in The Pound, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow for the service running over
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall has an urn
Remember the journey from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
- 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