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Funeral and Wake Catering in Moorhouse Bank
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Moorhouse Bank.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
Book the van in Moorhouse Bank
Where the van can park in Moorhouse Bank
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
As a London location, Moorhouse Bank is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Moorhouse Bank, fried fresh
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for family meals after the service and a tribute meal.
For a wake in Moorhouse Bank, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest, though home can work with a drive. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Moorhouse Bank (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Moorhouse Bank is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Moorhouse Bank questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Moorhouse Bank?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Moorhouse Bank: halls, homes and travel
Moorhouse Bank is about 6 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. From the centre of Moorhouse Bank to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Hurst Green station, about 2.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Moorhouse Bank, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in TN16, we just need to know where the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in The Chart (1 mile south-west), Goodley Stock (1 mile south-east), Westerham (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile south-west) and Titsey (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Orpington (9 miles north), New Cross (15 miles north), Thornton Heath (12 miles north-west), Croydon (10 miles north-west), East Dulwich (15 miles north) and Streatham (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (1 mile south-west). Within reach you will find Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Wolfe Public House (0.8 miles east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Moorhouse Bank?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Moorhouse Bank
- Events in Moorhouse Bank and across Greater London
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Occasions we serve in Moorhouse Bank
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Moorhouse Bank book the van for events such as:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at St Andrew's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- 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