Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Ovingdean events
Funeral and wake catering in Ovingdean: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family meals after the service
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Ovingdean
Funeral and wake catering in Ovingdean, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after the committal and scattering of ashes gatherings, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In a small place like Ovingdean, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Ovingdean: halls, homes and travel
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ovingdean. We cover all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 3 miles north-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Ovingdean, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ovingdean.
Wherever your wake is in BN2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Ovingdean, we also cover Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
A little further out are Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Ovingdean include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Longhill High School (less than half a mile north-east) and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Duck Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Ovingdean
Also in Ovingdean
Events we cater in Ovingdean
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at St Wulfran's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Ovingdean, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ovingdean: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ovingdean?
Moulsecoomb station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We serve when people are ready.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ovingdean?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Ovingdean hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- 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