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Funeral and wake catering in Belmont, East Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Belmont: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Planning an event in Belmont?
Funeral and wake catering in Belmont, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In Belmont, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Belmont (TN34, TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Belmont
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
For event organisers in Belmont
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Build in time for delays
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan seating for older guests
- Allow a little extra
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Arranging a wake in Belmont
Belmont is about 1 mile south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wakes in Belmont are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 31 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Ore station is about 0.5 miles away. The coast is within about a mile of Belmont.
Wherever your wake is in TN34 and TN35, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Crown Lane, Croft Road and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Hastings Old Town (1 mile south), Rock-a-Nore (1 mile south-east), America Ground (1 mile south-west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west) and Hastings Castle (within half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include University School (0.8 miles west) and William Parker Sports College (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Roebuck Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Belmont questions
We are gathering after a service at Emmanuel Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you serve near the sea around Belmont?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you cover Belmont?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Belmont is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. In winter, it is dark in Belmont by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
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.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Perfect for your wake in Belmont
It suits all ages.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Belmont book the van for occasions like:
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
If the funeral is at a church such as Emmanuel Church or Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Nearby places to Belmont
What else we do in Belmont
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Belmont
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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