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Funeral and wake catering in Wannock, East Sussex
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 Wannock.
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Wannock
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In summer, a wake in Wannock has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN26 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Wannock
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. We’re frequently asked to cater village hall wakes and gatherings at home after a funeral, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake near Wannock, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Wannock (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Wannock
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Wannock?
Polegate station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
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.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Wannock
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Wannock
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever the occasion in Wannock, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Polegate station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The menu, dish by dish
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Towns and villages near Wannock
What else we do in Wannock
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Wannock and the whole of East Sussex
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Wake catering near Wannock
Wannock is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wannock is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Wannock is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Wilfrid, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Wannock; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Wannock is within about 4 miles of the sea.
We take the van to wakes all over the BN26 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Wannock Road, Lancing Way and Mortimer Gardens or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Lower Willingdon (1 mile south-east), Filching (1 mile south-west), Polegate (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile west) and Willingdon (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Burlough Castle (2.8 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Wannock includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Wannock include Willingdon Primary School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Horse & Groom pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What affects the price in Wannock
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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