Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and wake catering in Brunswick, Brighton and Hove
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Brunswick.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Brunswick events
About our funeral and wake catering in Brunswick
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and family meals after the service, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
Around Brunswick, wakes are frequently 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’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Brunswick (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Late-December sunset in Brunswick is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Brunswick
What else we do in Brunswick
Brunswick: halls, homes and travel
Brunswick is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Brunswick and nearby villages. Brunswick is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Families holding a service at St Stephen's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Brunswick; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about a mile of Brunswick, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over BN1, BN3 and BN50 and the streets around it. From Farm Road, York Road and Powis Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Brunswick we cover include Seven Dials (1 mile north-east), West Hill (1 mile north-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Hove (1 mile north-west) and Carlton Hill (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Hollingbury (3 miles north), Bevendean (3 miles north-east), Saltdean (5 miles east) and East Saltdean (6 miles east). Brunswick is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Old Police Cells Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Brunswick include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Brighton Girls (less than half a mile north-east) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Maris & Otter pub (under half a mile west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Brunswick
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van park in St. Ann's Well Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Events we cater in Brunswick
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family meals after the service
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Brighton station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
What affects the price in Brunswick
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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