Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for East Saltdean events
Funeral and wake catering in East Saltdean: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in East Saltdean?
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Funeral and wake catering in East Saltdean, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for village hall wakes and wakes at venues.
Around East Saltdean, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- East Saltdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in East Saltdean
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In East Saltdean, people book us for events such as:
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Southease station, about 3.3 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
Wakes in East Saltdean: venues and practical details
East Saltdean is about 4 miles west of Newhaven, in Brighton and Hove. Give us the address of your wake in East Saltdean, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. East Saltdean is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
For a service at a church like St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. East Saltdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of East Saltdean.
We cover wakes in every part of BN2 and the streets around it. Local streets include Wicklands Avenue, Oaklands Avenue and Brambletyne Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside East Saltdean, we cover Saltdean (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Rottingdean (2 miles north-west), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Rodmell (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (5 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (7 miles west), Carlton Hill (5 miles west), Hanover (5 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Convalescent Home (3.5 miles west) and Planet Earth Museum (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near East Saltdean include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Peacehaven Community School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Smugglers Rest pub (0.5 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in East Saltdean, and we will check the date and send a price.
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in East Saltdean and across Brighton and Hove
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Working with your venue
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Common questions in East Saltdean
Can you serve after a service at St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is East Saltdean from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to East Saltdean?
We do. We serve events in East Saltdean and across Brighton and Hove. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In East Saltdean, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Nearby places to East Saltdean
Other occasions in East Saltdean
- 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