Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and wake catering in Brighton and Hove
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Brighton and Hove, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
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Arranging a wake in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove is in England. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Brighton and Hove. We cover all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives driving in can use the A270 and A293 to reach Brighton and Hove. Relatives arriving by train should know that Aldrington station serves Brighton and Hove directly. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Brighton and Hove; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Brighton and Hove is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in BN3, BN41 and BN1, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on New Church Road, Princes Square and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A270 and A293, Brighton and Hove is easy for us to reach. For wakes just outside Brighton and Hove, we cover Aldrington (1 mile south-west), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (2 miles east) and Brunswick (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
A little further out are British Engineerium (0.7 miles north-east) and Churchill Square (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Hove Park School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Atlas pub (under half a mile north)
Funeral and wake catering in Brighton and Hove, fried fresh
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For remembrance gatherings and small family memorials, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
For a wake in Brighton and Hove, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Brighton and Hove (BN3, BN41, BN1)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Brighton and Hove?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Cross Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Sunset in Brighton and Hove is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Allow for the service running over
- Mention allergies you know about
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We park quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Brighton and Hove: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Holy Cross Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you serve near the sea around Brighton and Hove?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you cover Brighton and Hove?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Brighton and Hove. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- 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