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Funeral and Wake Catering for Three Oaks events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Three Oaks.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Planning an event in Three Oaks?
Common questions in Three Oaks
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Three Oaks 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.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can the van come to Three Oaks?
We do. We serve events in Three Oaks and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
About our funeral and wake catering in Three Oaks
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and scattering of ashes gatherings, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
Near Three Oaks, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Three Oaks (TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Three Oaks
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. 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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Where the van can park in Three Oaks
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Wake catering near Three Oaks
Three Oaks is about 3 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever your wake is in the TN35 area, we can bring the van to you. Three Oaks is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Three Oaks to Brighton (33 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there is a station right in Three Oaks: Three Oaks station. Three Oaks is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN35. We can serve a wake on streets such as Butcher's Lane, Morgay Wood Lane and Eight Acre Lane, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Three Oaks, we cover Doleham (1 mile north-west), Broad Street (2 miles north-east), Icklesham (2 miles north-east), Broadland Row (3 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (3 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south), Belmont (3 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Barn Theatre and Museum (1.5 miles west) and Conquest Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-east) and Hastings Academy (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hope Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow for the service running over
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- Events in Three Oaks and across East Sussex
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Three Oaks is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Occasions we serve in Three Oaks
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Whatever the occasion in Three Oaks, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
After a service at St Laurence's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Three Oaks
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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