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Funeral and wake catering in Whatlington, East Sussex
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Whatlington.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering for Whatlington events
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Funeral and wake catering in Whatlington, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it is wakes at home and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
In rural Whatlington, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Whatlington (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often 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’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
Wake catering near Whatlington
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wakes in Whatlington are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Whatlington is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Other places close to Whatlington we cover include Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Claverham Community College (2.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (within half a mile north)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. A wake in Whatlington in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in Whatlington
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
After a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Service time
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
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Questions from Whatlington
Can you serve after a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Whatlington too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Nearby places to Whatlington
Other occasions in Whatlington
- 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