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Funeral and wake catering in Carlton Hill, Brighton and Hove
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Carlton Hill and across Brighton and Hove.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Carlton Hill
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include wakes at church halls and clubs and family meals after the service, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
In Carlton Hill, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Carlton Hill
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Events we cater in Carlton Hill
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Carlton Hill book the van for events such as:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Brighton station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Carlton Hill
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Carlton Hill: your questions answered
Could you trade in Queen's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
After a funeral in Carlton Hill
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Carlton Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Carlton Hill is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
After a service at Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. With the A259 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Carlton Hill. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Carlton Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Carlton Hill is within about a mile of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN2, BN1 and BN50. Local streets include New Road, North Road and Brills Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Carlton Hill sits on or near the A259, so getting the van to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Carlton Hill, we cover Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). Carlton Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Nearby you will also find Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Carlton Hill include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Academy of Creative Training (less than half a mile south) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Devonshire Arms (less than half a mile east)
Other occasions in Carlton Hill
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer evenings in Carlton Hill stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
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 send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Carlton Hill and the whole of Brighton and Hove
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price 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