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Funeral and Wake Catering for West Blatchington events

Planning fish and chips for the wake in West Blatchington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.

Wakes at venues
Memorial events and anniversaries
Wakes at home

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Fresh fish and chips in West Blatchington

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About our funeral and wake catering in West Blatchington

Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. We’re frequently asked to cater family meals after the service and a tribute meal, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.

Around West Blatchington, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.

Location: West Blatchington (BN3)
Region: Brighton and Hove
Menu: Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
Sides: Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
Quote: Ask us for a quote
Updated: 24 October 2026

Planning for dietary needs

A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:

Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Ask the venue about the van
Plan for a few extra people
Allow for the service running over

We start when you give the word.

Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.

Wakes in West Blatchington: venues and practical details

West Blatchington is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of West Blatchington to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. West Blatchington is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.

With the A2038 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach West Blatchington. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Aldrington station, about 0.7 miles south, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of West Blatchington, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. West Blatchington is within about 3 miles of the sea.

Wakes anywhere in BN3 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a wake at a home on Frant Road, Nevill Road and Nevill Avenue or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A2038, West Blatchington is simple for us to get to for your wake. If your venue is just outside West Blatchington, we also cover Brighton and Hove (1 mile south-west), Hove (1 mile south), Aldrington (1 mile south-west), Westdene (1 mile north-east) and Withdean (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (4 miles south-east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east) and Bevendean (3 miles east).

A little further out are Churchill Square (2.2 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.

Local schools include Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College (under half a mile south-west) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles south-east)
Pubs nearby include The Nevill pub (under half a mile north-west)

Map of West Blatchington © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I sort the food myself?

Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.

Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.

Perfect for your wake in West Blatchington

Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.

Here are some of the occasions we serve around West Blatchington:

Scattering of ashes gatherings
Pub wakes
Village hall wakes
Memorial events and anniversaries

After a service at St Peter's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.

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Allergen information for each item

Our booking checklist

Organising for someone else?

For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.

If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

The process

Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Summer evenings in West Blatchington stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.

Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
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 the van is allowed on site
Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Give us a contact for the day

How to get a price

We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.

Tell us about your event

Planning help

How much does a fish and chip van cost to hire?

Food your guests will love

Cod and chips

Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.

Sausage and chips

A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.

West Blatchington questions

Is West Blatchington close to London?

Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.

Can you serve after a service at St Peter's Church?

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. Tell us where you will gather.

How do you handle allergies?

Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.

How do we estimate numbers?

Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.

What areas do you cover?

We cover London and the South East, including Brighton and Hove. See all areas.

What does it cost to hire the van?

It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.

How much space do you need?

A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.

How quickly can you come?

Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.

Why fried-to-order beats a buffet

A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.