Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and wake catering in Seven Dials, Brighton and Hove
Funeral and wake catering in Seven Dials: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Fresh fish and chips in Seven Dials
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In summer, a wake in Seven Dials 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About our funeral and wake catering in Seven Dials
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and wakes at venues.
In Seven Dials, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Seven Dials (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Also near Seven Dials
Other occasions in Seven Dials
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Seven Dials
Seven Dials is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Around Seven Dials, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Seven Dials is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we bring the van.
Relatives driving in can use the A2010 to reach Seven Dials. After a service at St Luke's Church Prestonville, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Seven Dials is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about a mile of Seven Dials.
Wherever your wake is in BN1, BN3 and BN50, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Dyke Road, Powis Road and York Avenue, wherever the van can park. With the A2010 close by, Seven Dials is simple for us to get to. For wakes just outside Seven Dials, we cover West Hill (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Hanover (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (6 miles east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). Seven Dials is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for wakes.
A little further out are Montefiore Hospital (under half a mile west) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.6 miles north). The countryside around Seven Dials includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Local schools include Stanford Junior School (under half a mile north) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Cow pub (less than half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
FAQs for Seven Dials
How far is Seven Dials from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at St Luke's Church Prestonville: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
For event organisers in Seven Dials
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Seven Dials
- Bookings across Brighton and Hove, including Seven Dials
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- 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