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Funeral and wake catering in Preston, Brighton and Hove
Funeral and wake catering in Preston: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near Preston
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Preston
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it is a wake at the family home and celebrations of life, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Around Preston, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Preston (BN1, BN3, BN88)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Preston?
It suits all ages.
Whatever the occasion in Preston, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Preston Park station serves Preston directly.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Preston
What’s the nearest station to Preston?
Preston has its own station: Preston Park station.
Can the van park in Preston Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Nearby places to Preston
More for events in Preston
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Summer evenings in Preston stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Preston
Preston is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. For wakes in Preston, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Preston. Preston is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
Preston is on or near the A23, handy for relatives driving in. After a service at St John the Evangelist's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Preston is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Preston is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in BN1, BN3 and BN88, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wake at a home on Home Road, Bates Road and Loder Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You will find Preston on the A23, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Preston, we cover Withdean (1 mile north), Prestonville (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile east), Seven Dials (1 mile south) and West Hill (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles south-east) and Ovingdean (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (1.5 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Dorothy Stringer High School (under half a mile north-east) and Varndean College (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown and Anchor Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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