East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Upper Wellingham
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Upper Wellingham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering for Upper Wellingham events
About our funeral and wake catering in Upper Wellingham
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. For family meals after the service and life celebrations, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In rural Upper Wellingham, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Summer evenings in Upper Wellingham stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Upper Wellingham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Upper Wellingham questions
What’s the nearest station to Upper Wellingham?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Upper Wellingham 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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Upper Wellingham: halls, homes and travel
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Upper Wellingham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Wellingham to Brighton (9 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Local halls and clubs near Upper Wellingham can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Upper Wellingham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in BN8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.4 miles east) and Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upper Wellingham include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cock Inn (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include South Malling Without (2.2 miles south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Keep the serving time flexible
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Perfect for your wake in Upper Wellingham
It works for everyone.
Whatever the occasion in Upper Wellingham, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Upper Wellingham
Other occasions in Upper Wellingham
- 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