Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Kemptown
Funeral and wake catering in Kemptown: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Kemptown
After a funeral in Kemptown
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Tell us where your wake in Kemptown will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Brighton station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Kemptown; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Kemptown is within about a mile of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in BN2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Kemptown we cover include Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Kemptown has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Brighton Motor Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Local schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Brighton Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Saint George's Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Kemptown
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Whether it’s scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In Kemptown, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Kemptown (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
FAQs for Kemptown
We are gathering after a service at St George's Church: can you come?
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. Send us the address.
Can you serve near the sea around Kemptown?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
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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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
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. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Kemptown
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Kemptown:
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For a service at a church like St George's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In summer, a wake in Kemptown has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Mention allergies you know about
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan seating for older guests
We park quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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