East Sussex · England
Funeral and wake catering in Upperton, East Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Upperton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
Book the van in Upperton
About our funeral and wake catering in Upperton
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it’s wakes at home and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
In Upperton, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Upperton (BN21, BN22, BN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Numbers
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Upperton
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Gildrege Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you come to Upperton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Upperton is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
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What else we do in Upperton
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Upperton
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Summer evenings in Upperton stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Upperton
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Upperton: halls, homes and travel
Upperton is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Across the BN21 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Upperton is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Upperton to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
With the A2021 and A2040 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Upperton. For family travelling by train, Upperton has its own station, Eastbourne station. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Upperton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about a mile of Upperton.
For wakes in BN21, BN22 and BN20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Love Lane, Hyde Road and York Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. With the A2021 and A2040 close by, Upperton is simple for us to get to for your wake. Other places close to Upperton we cover include Old Town (1 mile west), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Meads (1 mile south), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Hastings (14 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Pevensey Castle (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upperton include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Gildredge House (0.5 miles south-west) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rainbow pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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