Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Brighton
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Brighton.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Brighton?
Common questions in Brighton
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in William Clarke Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you come to Brighton?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Brighton and across Brighton and Hove. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Brighton
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and anniversary memorials, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
A local hall or club in Brighton often suits a wake, with the van in the car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Brighton (BN1, BN2, BN3)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Brighton: halls, homes and travel
Brighton is in Brighton and Hove. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Brighton and nearby villages. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Martin's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Brighton: London Road (Brighton) station. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Brighton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Brighton is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of the BN1, BN2 and BN3 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on London Road, Isetta Square and Pelham Square, wherever the van can park. Brighton is on the A23 and A259, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Hanover (1 mile south), Carlton Hill (1 mile south), West Hill (1 mile west), Hollingdean (1 mile north) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles south-east). Brighton is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Brighton include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Schools near Brighton include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west) and Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Park Crescent pub (within half a mile north-west)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Brighton?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
Brighton is on or near the A23 and A259, handy for relatives driving in.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
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How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. A wake in Brighton in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Have chairs for those who need them
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
- 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