Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Hove events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Hove? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Hove?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hove
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
For a wake in Hove, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Hove (BN3, BN1, BN52)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Hove
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
Hove is on or near the A270 and A2023, handy for relatives driving in.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
Wakes in Hove: venues and practical details
Hove is about 2 miles west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Give us the address of your wake in Hove, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. For family travelling by train, Hove station serves Hove directly. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Hove; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Hove is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in BN3, BN1 and BN52, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Farm Road, York Road and Aymer Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A270 and A2023, Hove is simple for us to get to for your wake. Close by, we cover wakes in Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-east), Aldrington (1 mile west), Prestonville (1 mile north-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Kemptown (3 miles east), Whitehawk (3 miles east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east), Hollingbury (3 miles north-east), Bevendean (3 miles east) and Saltdean (6 miles east). Hove is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with lots of choice for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (0.9 miles north) and Montefiore Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Hove include The Drive Prep School (less than half a mile north-east) and Hove Park School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Urchin pub (within half a mile south-west)
Questions from Hove
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Allow for the service running over
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Places near Hove
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What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
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 Hove
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Hove
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer evenings in Hove 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.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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