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Funeral and wake catering in Old Town, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Old Town.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Old Town
Funeral and wake catering in Old Town, fried fresh
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We serve mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for remembrance gatherings and a tribute meal.
In Old Town, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Old Town (BN21, BN20, BN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Old Town
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Eastbourne station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Towns and villages near Old Town
Also in Old Town
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- Bookings across East Sussex, including Old Town
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Old Town
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Wake catering near Old Town
Old Town is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Around Old Town, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Old Town is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Old Town is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Old Town is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in BN21, BN20 and BN22, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Love Lane, Mill Road and Greys Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Old Town, we also cover Upperton (1 mile east), Meads (1 mile south), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (1 mile north) and Pevensey Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include WMG Academy for Young Engineers (under half a mile south) and Motcombe Infants' School (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lamb Inn (less than half a mile east)
Questions from Old Town
How far is Old Town from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Old Town is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Contact us 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Old Town? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan seating for older guests
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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