Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for West Hill events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in West Hill.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Book the van in West Hill
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
About our funeral and wake catering in West Hill
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. We are often asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and memorial gatherings, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In West Hill, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- West Hill (BN1, BN3, BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Hill?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
Common questions in West Hill
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to West Hill?
West Hill has its own station: Brighton station.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you come to West Hill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and West Hill is within our area and the rest of Brighton and Hove. For a quote, use our quote form.
What if we do not know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
Towns and villages near West Hill
More for events in West Hill
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Make sure older relatives can sit
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In West Hill, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
After a funeral in West Hill
West Hill is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover West Hill as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
With the A2010 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach West Hill. For a service at a church like Galeed Strict Baptist Chapel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of West Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about a mile of West Hill, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in BN1, BN3 and BN2, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Powis Road, North Road and York Avenue, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A2010, West Hill is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Seven Dials (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Prestonville (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Carlton Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (5 miles east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, West Hill has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Square (0.5 miles south) and Montefiore Hospital (0.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brighton Girls (within half a mile west) and Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cow pub (under half a mile west)
Perfect for your wake in West Hill
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in West Hill: Brighton station.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
- 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