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Funeral and wake catering in Windmill Hill, East Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Windmill Hill and the surrounding area.
- Life celebrations
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Windmill Hill events
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Windmill Hill
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and village hall wakes.
In a small place like Windmill Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Windmill Hill (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Windmill Hill
Do you come 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.
What’s the nearest station to Windmill Hill?
The closest is Normans Bay station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Nearby places to Windmill Hill
Other occasions in Windmill Hill
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Windmill Hill hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Windmill Hill
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Windmill Hill: halls, homes and travel
Windmill Hill is about 4 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Bookings in Windmill Hill come in all shapes and sizes, 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. We serve events right across the region, from Windmill Hill to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For a service at a church like Herstmonceux Free Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Normans Bay station, about 4.7 miles south-east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Windmill Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN27, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Middleway, Dales Close and Victoria Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You’ll find Windmill Hill on the A271, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Windmill Hill, we also cover Chapel Row (1 mile west), Flowers Green (1 mile south-west), Herstmonceux (1 mile west), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Herstmonceux Castle (1.1 miles south) and Amberstone Hospital (2.8 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Brewers' Arms Inn (0.7 miles west)
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Windmill Hill; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Windmill Hill, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Windmill Hill
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Windmill Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
With the A271 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Windmill Hill.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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