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Funeral and wake catering in Warbleton, East Sussex
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Warbleton and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Warbleton?
Warbleton: halls, homes and travel
Warbleton is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. People in Warbleton book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Warbleton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN21. If your venue is just outside Warbleton, we also cover Vines Cross (1 mile south-west), Maynard's Green (1 mile west), Old Heathfield (1 mile north), Horam (2 miles west) and Sandy Cross (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital (3.6 miles south) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Warbleton includes Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Duck pub (less than half a mile east)
Funeral and wake catering in Warbleton, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at home and pub wakes.
For a wake near Warbleton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Warbleton (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Common questions in Warbleton
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you come to Warbleton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Warbleton is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In summer, a wake in Warbleton has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Warbleton
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why choose a fish and chip van in Warbleton?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Warbleton
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Warbleton and across East Sussex
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We start when you give the word.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Places near Warbleton
Other occasions in Warbleton
- 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