East Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Tidebrook, East Sussex
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Tidebrook? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Tidebrook
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We’re frequently asked to cater small family memorials and memorial events and anniversaries, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Tidebrook, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Tidebrook: halls, homes and travel
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tidebrook and nearby villages. Tidebrook is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 2.4 miles north. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Tidebrook; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN5, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Tidebrook, we also cover Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask the venue about the van
We serve when people are ready.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Tidebrook hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Tidebrook: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Tidebrook?
The closest is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to Tidebrook?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Tidebrook and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Sunset in Tidebrook is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Tidebrook? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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 generally the easier option.
Also near Tidebrook
More for events in Tidebrook
Who books funeral and wake catering in Tidebrook?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Tidebrook, people book us for events such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What affects the price in Tidebrook
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- 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