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Funeral and wake catering in Westfield, East Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Westfield.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Westfield
Where the van can park in Westfield
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Westfield
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
About our funeral and wake catering in Westfield
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and a tribute meal.
Near Westfield, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Location
- Westfield (TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Wake catering near Westfield
Westfield is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. In and around Westfield, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Westfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Westfield to Brighton (31 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Doleham station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Westfield is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We serve wakes across the TN35 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Moor Lane, Heathlands and South Terrace or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Westfield, we cover Kent Street (1 mile west), Brede (2 miles north-east), Cackle Street (2 miles north), Sedlescombe (3 miles north-west) and Telham (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south) and Barn Theatre and Museum (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Westfield include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Ark Helenswood Academy (1.6 miles south)
Westfield questions
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you serve near the sea around Westfield?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Perfect for your wake in Westfield
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask the venue about the van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. Late-December sunset in Westfield is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
- 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