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Funeral and wake catering in Wadhurst, East Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Wadhurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Wadhurst
Funeral and wake catering in Wadhurst, cooked to order
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings at home after a funeral, with mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In Wadhurst, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Wadhurst (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wadhurst questions
Which station is closest to Wadhurst?
Wadhurst station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre.
Is Wadhurst close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Also near Wadhurst
What else we do in Wadhurst
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Wadhurst: halls, homes and travel
Wadhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. In and around Wadhurst, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. 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 Wadhurst to Brighton (26 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 1 mile north-west. With the B2099 and B2100 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Wadhurst. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Wadhurst; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN5 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Green Square, High Street and Old Station Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the B2099 and B2100 close by, Wadhurst is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Pell Green (1 mile north-east), Best Beech Hill (1 mile west), Newbury's (1 mile north-east), Cousley Wood (2 miles north-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (7 miles west), Uckfield (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.1 miles east) and Old Scotney Castle (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Wadhurst includes Bewl Water.
- Local schools include Uplands Community College (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find White Hart pub (under half a mile south-east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re 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.
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.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow for the service running over
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Wadhurst is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Perfect for your wake in Wadhurst
It can be a fitting tribute.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Wadhurst hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Wadhurst and the whole of East Sussex
- Hot food handed straight over
- 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