Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Aldrington
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Aldrington and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Aldrington
How our funeral and wake catering works in Aldrington
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater a wake at the family home and village hall wakes.
Around Aldrington, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Aldrington and the whole of Brighton and Hove
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Aldrington
What else we do in Aldrington
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In summer, a wake in Aldrington has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Aldrington, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Build in time for delays
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Aldrington?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after the service
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Portslade station, about 0.6 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Arranging a wake in Aldrington
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Aldrington and the surrounding area. We take the van to 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at St Philip's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Aldrington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Aldrington is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the BN3, BN41 and BN42 postcode area. Streets in the area include Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hove Park School (0.9 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Gather Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Common questions in Aldrington
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Hove Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
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.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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