Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Bevendean
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 Bevendean.
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Bevendean
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Bevendean?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take in Bevendean and Brighton and Hove:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Holy Nativity Community Project, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
About our funeral and wake catering in Bevendean
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
Around Bevendean, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Bevendean (BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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After a funeral in Bevendean
Bevendean is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bevendean. Bevendean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Bevendean, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bevendean.
We cover wakes in every part of the BN2 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Baden Road, The Avenue and Manton Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Bevendean, we also cover Moulsecoomb (1 mile north-west), Whitehawk (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles south-west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
- Schools near Bevendean include Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bevy pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include University of Sussex Library (1.7 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Allow a little extra
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask the venue about the van
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Common questions in Bevendean
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Bevendean?
Moulsecoomb station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. In Bevendean, it’s 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Bevendean
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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