Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hollingdean, Brighton and Hove
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hollingdean? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Hollingdean?
Funeral and wake catering in Hollingdean, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for a wake at the family home and scattering of ashes gatherings.
In Hollingdean, the hall is often where people gather. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Hollingdean (BN1, BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Perfect for your wake in Hollingdean
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Hollingdean:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
After a service at St Richard's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Places near Hollingdean
What else we do in Hollingdean
Hollingdean: halls, homes and travel
Hollingdean is about 1 mile north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Tell us where your wake in Hollingdean will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Hollingdean is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Moulsecoomb station, about 0.5 miles east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Hollingdean, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hollingdean.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN1 and BN2. From Mayo Road, Dewe Road and Rugby Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Hollingdean, we cover Brighton (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile west), Moulsecoomb (1 mile east), Prestonville (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Roedean (3 miles south-east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Hollingdean has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Brighton General Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Hollingdean include Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
- Schools near Hollingdean include Varndean School (0.5 miles north-west) and Varndean College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Pub at Fiveways (under half a mile west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In Hollingdean, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
FAQs for Hollingdean
Can the van park in William Clarke Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve near the sea around Hollingdean?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if we do not know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use 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