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Funeral and wake catering in Wilmington, East Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Wilmington: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for Wilmington events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Wilmington
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and village hall wakes.
In rural Wilmington, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Wilmington (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Allow a little extra
- Allow for the service running over
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Also near Wilmington
What else we do in Wilmington
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Wilmington hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Wilmington and the whole of East Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Wakes in Wilmington: venues and practical details
Wilmington is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Wilmington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Wilmington is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Wilmington is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Wilmington is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in BN26, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Street and Ades Field, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Wilmington we cover include Milton Street (1 mile south-west), Winton (2 miles west), Arlington (2 miles north), Berwick (2 miles north-west) and Lullington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Agricultural Museum (within half a mile south) and Burlough Castle (1 mile west). The countryside around Wilmington includes Combe Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Sussex Ox pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Perfect for your wake in Wilmington
It can be a fitting tribute.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Wilmington book the van for events such as:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary and St Peter's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Wilmington
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Wilmington too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Wilmington; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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- 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