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Funeral and Wake Catering for Crumbles events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Crumbles.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Fresh fish and chips in Crumbles
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Funeral and wake catering in Crumbles, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include life celebrations and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, serving gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Crumbles, wakes are frequently at home or in the 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.
- Area
- Crumbles (BN23)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. A wake in Crumbles 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Crumbles
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Crumbles: halls, homes and travel
Crumbles is about 2 miles east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For wakes in Crumbles, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Crumbles is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Crumbles to Brighton (20 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Pevensey & Westham station is about 1.3 miles away. Crumbles is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Crumbles.
We serve wakes across the BN23 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Tambora Square, Long Beach View and Golden Gate Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Crumbles, we also cover Langney (1 mile west), Pevensey Bay (1 mile north-east), Pevensey (2 miles north), Westham (2 miles north-west) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles north-east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (15 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles north) and Pevensey Castle (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School (0.8 miles south-west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Crumbles and across East Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We start when you give the word.
A table of photos helps people talk.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Towns and villages near Crumbles
What else we do in Crumbles
FAQs for Crumbles
Can you serve after a service at St. Richard?
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.
Can the van park in Princes Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- 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