Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Moulsecoomb
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Moulsecoomb and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
A chip van near Moulsecoomb
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Moulsecoomb
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. For gatherings at home after a funeral and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
In Moulsecoomb, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Moulsecoomb (BN2, BN1)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Moulsecoomb
Other occasions in Moulsecoomb
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Wake catering near Moulsecoomb
Moulsecoomb is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. In and around Moulsecoomb, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Moulsecoomb is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Moulsecoomb station is in Moulsecoomb itself. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Moulsecoomb, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Moulsecoomb is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in BN2 and BN1 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Natal Road, Lewes Road and The Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bevendean (1 mile south-east), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Hollingbury (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Moulsecoomb include Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
- Schools near Moulsecoomb include Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bevy pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include University of Sussex Library (1.5 miles north-east)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Moulsecoomb? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Moulsecoomb hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Moulsecoomb?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
In Moulsecoomb and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
After a service at St. Andrew's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In winter, it is dark in Moulsecoomb by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Moulsecoomb questions
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
- 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