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Funeral and Wake Catering in Brighton and Hove
From the largest town to the smallest village in Brighton and Hove, we’ll bring the van to you. Tell us your date for a quote.
Planning an event in Brighton and Hove?
Towns we cover in Brighton and Hove
A fish and chip van for wakes and gatherings after a funeral. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or ask us for a quote.
Main towns
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Postcode areas we cover
Funeral and wake catering across Brighton and Hove
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and life celebrations.
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
What it costs in Brighton and Hove
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Brighton and Hove? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Brighton
Bookings here are often close to Fairlight Primary School, St Martin's Church and Park Crescent pub. Also close by are Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west), Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south) and William Clarke Park (less than half a mile east). There is a railway station in Brighton itself: London Road (Brighton) station. Well-known places in the area include Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Brighton includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Arranging a wake in Brighton and Hove
Wakes across Brighton and Hove are held at homes, halls, clubs and pubs, from Brighton, Hove and Carlton Hill to its 6 villages and hamlets. The van needs a level spot nearby. Around 30 places in Brighton and Hove are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered side for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.
Brighton: If the funeral is at a church such as St Martin's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives driving in can use the A23 and A259 to reach Brighton. In Brighton, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Allow for the service running over
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Events we cater in Brighton and Hove
It’s one less thing to organise.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
FAQs for Brighton and Hove
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
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- 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