Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hangleton, Brighton and Hove
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 Hangleton.
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering in Hangleton
Common questions in Hangleton
Can the van park in Benfield Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Can you serve near the sea around Hangleton?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hangleton
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at home.
In Hangleton, the hall is frequently where people gather. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Hangleton (BN3, BN41)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Wake catering near Hangleton
Hangleton is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Give us the address of your wake in Hangleton, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Hangleton is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
After a service at St Helen's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Portslade station, about 1 mile south. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Hangleton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Hangleton is within about 4 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the BN3 and BN41 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Meads Avenue, Warenne Road and Burwash Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. You’ll find Hangleton on the A2038, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Portslade (1 mile south-west), Southwick (2 miles south-west), Kingston by Sea (2 miles west), Fulking (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), West Hill (3 miles south-east), Brunswick (3 miles south-east) and Seven Dials (3 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (4.7 miles north-east) and British Engineerium (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ladies Mile and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Downsman pub (under half a mile north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Nearby places to Hangleton
What else we do in Hangleton
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Where the van can park in Hangleton
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hangleton
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Allow for the service running over
- Let us know of any allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Hangleton?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever the occasion in Hangleton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Hangleton is on or near the A2038, handy for relatives driving in.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Summer evenings in Hangleton stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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