East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Ticehurst
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Ticehurst and across East Sussex.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Ticehurst
Funeral and wake catering in Ticehurst, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings after scattering ashes.
Near Ticehurst, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Ticehurst (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Late-December sunset in Ticehurst is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Build in time for delays
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A table of photos helps people talk.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Ticehurst: your questions answered
Is Ticehurst too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Ticehurst close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Nearby places to Ticehurst
More for events in Ticehurst
Ticehurst: halls, homes and travel
Ticehurst is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in Ticehurst, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Ticehurst is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN5, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From High Street, Springfields and Farthing Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Three Leg Cross (1 mile north-west), Flimwell (2 miles east), Stonecrouch (2 miles north), Burgh Hill (3 miles south-east) and Etchingham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Chequers Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in Ticehurst
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Stonegate station is about 2.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What affects the price in Ticehurst
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Ticehurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
- 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