Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and wake catering in Falmer, Brighton and Hove
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Falmer and the surrounding area.
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
Book the van in Falmer
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Falmer
Someone else can make the booking for you. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and life celebrations.
Near Falmer, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Falmer (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Falmer
It’s one less thing to organise.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Falmer, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
If relatives are coming by rail, Falmer station is in Falmer itself.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Falmer: halls, homes and travel
Falmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. In and around Falmer, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Falmer is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Falmer; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Falmer.
Here we cover the BN1 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Middle Street, Park Street and Mill Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Kingston near Lewes (2 miles east), Iford (3 miles east), Ovingdean (3 miles south), Rottingdean (3 miles south) and Roedean (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (5 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (4 miles south-west), Hanover (3 miles south-west) and West Hill (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include University of Sussex Library (0.5 miles west)
FAQs for Falmer
Is Falmer close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Falmer, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Falmer? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Falmer
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Falmer
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
What affects the price in Falmer
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Plan for a few extra people
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
We serve when people are ready.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Places near Falmer
More for events in Falmer
- 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