East Sussex · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Whitesmith events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Whitesmith and East Sussex, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering in Whitesmith
Funeral and wake catering in Whitesmith, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and remembrance gatherings, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Whitesmith, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Whitesmith (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Whitesmith?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Whitesmith and across East Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Perfect for your wake in Whitesmith
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Whitesmith, people book us for occasions like:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
After a service at The Parish Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Arranging a wake in Whitesmith
Whitesmith is about 5 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Across the BN8 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Whitesmith is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Whitesmith to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 4.5 miles away. Whitesmith is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Whitesmith Lane and Whitesmith or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Chiddingly (1 mile east), East Hoathly (1 mile north), Halland (2 miles north-west), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (4 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles north). The countryside around Whitesmith includes Selwyns Wood.
Whitesmith: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Whitesmith?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 will follow the site rules.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
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What else we do in Whitesmith
Step by step
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In summer, a wake in Whitesmith has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Have napkins and bins ready.
- 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