Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and wake catering in Stanmer, Brighton and Hove
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Stanmer.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Stanmer events
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Stanmer
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Popular choices include gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for celebrations of life and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In a small place like Stanmer, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Stanmer (BN1)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan for a few extra people
We park quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Perfect for your wake in Stanmer
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
For family travelling by train, Falmer station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stanmer?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Brighton and Hove, including Stanmer
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price and the cost guide.
Stanmer: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Stanmer Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Brighton and Hove. Find your area.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
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Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake. In Stanmer, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Wake catering near Stanmer
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever your wake is in the BN1 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at Stanmer Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Stanmer is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Stanmer is within about 4 miles of the sea.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN1, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stanmer include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Ruby pub (0.8 miles south)
- Local facilities include University of Sussex Library (0.6 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
- 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