East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Trolliloes events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Trolliloes.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
A chip van near Trolliloes
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Funeral and wake catering in Trolliloes, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we’re often booked for gatherings at home after a funeral and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
Near Trolliloes, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Trolliloes (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Trolliloes
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Trolliloes, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Also near Trolliloes
What else we do in Trolliloes
Where the van can park in Trolliloes
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Build in time for delays
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Wakes in Trolliloes: venues and practical details
Trolliloes is about 4 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wakes in Trolliloes are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Trolliloes to Brighton (20 miles away).
Trolliloes is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in BN27, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Trolliloes Lane and New Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Trolliloes, we cover Bodle Street Green (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles north), Brownbread Street (3 miles east), Dallington (3 miles north-east) and The Pound (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.7 miles north-west) and Old Castle (2.8 miles north-east).
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Late-December sunset in Trolliloes is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough 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.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Trolliloes: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Trolliloes from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
- 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