Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Patcham
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Patcham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Planning an event in Patcham?
Funeral and wake catering in Patcham, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and a wake at the family home, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
For a wake in a place like Patcham, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Patcham (BN1)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
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 Patcham
Other occasions in Patcham
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In summer, a wake in Patcham has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Patcham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Patcham?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Patcham book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Preston Park station is about 1.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
Patcham: your questions answered
Is Patcham close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Withdean Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
After a funeral in Patcham
Patcham is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Patcham and nearby villages. Patcham is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
Families holding a service at All Saints Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Patcham is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Patcham, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in BN1 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wake could be at a house on London Road, Vale Avenue and Eldred Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Patcham, we also cover Waterhall (1 mile north-west), Westdene (1 mile south-west), Hollingbury (1 mile east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (4 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (3.1 miles north) and Brighton Transport Museum (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Patcham includes Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Patcham High School (within half a mile south-east) and The Dharma Primary School (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Miller & Carter pub (under half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
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.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Patcham
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Patcham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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