Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Hanover
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Hanover and across Brighton and Hove.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering in Hanover
Hanover: halls, homes and travel
Hanover is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Bookings in Hanover come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Families holding a service at Church of the Annunciation often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Hanover is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Hanover is within about a mile of the sea.
We take the van to wakes all over the BN2, BN1 and BN50 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Elmore Road, London Road and Milton Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Brighton (1 mile north), Carlton Hill (1 mile south), West Hill (1 mile west), Seven Dials (1 mile west) and Kemptown (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover 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 south-east). Hanover is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove, with lots of choice for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Old Police Cells Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Hanover include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Schools near Hanover include Academy of Creative Training (0.6 miles south) and Brighton Girls (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Dover Castle pub (within half a mile south)
Funeral and wake catering in Hanover, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In Hanover, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Hanover (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Hanover
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
These are some of the bookings we take around Hanover:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Brighton station, about 0.6 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hanover
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Hanover questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve near the sea around Hanover?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you cover Hanover?
Yes, we do. Hanover is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Sunset in Hanover is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Hanover, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
For event organisers in Hanover
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Hanover
Other occasions in Hanover
- 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