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Funeral and wake catering in Udimore, East Sussex
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Udimore? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Udimore
Funeral and wake catering in Udimore, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it’s remembering a loved one’s favourite food and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
In rural Udimore, home or the hall is usual. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Udimore (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Udimore
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask the venue about the van
We serve when people are ready.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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 a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
FAQs for Udimore
Is Udimore too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Udimore from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you come to Udimore?
Yes, we do. Udimore is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In winter, it is dark in Udimore by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in Udimore
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at venues
If relatives are coming by rail, Winchelsea station is about 2.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
After a funeral in Udimore
Udimore is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Across the TN31 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 4 miles of Udimore.
Anywhere in TN31, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Udimore Road and Float Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Cock Marling (1 mile east), Broadland Row (1 mile west), Broad Street (1 mile south), Icklesham (2 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south-west), Belmont (6 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Udimore includes Flatropers Wood.
Other occasions in Udimore
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Udimore hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Udimore
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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