About Hot Grease

Hot Grease is a Southern food pop-up born in Santa Ana, rooted in Black culinary traditions and collective care. Every plate supports reproductive justice and joy-driven community building.

Our Services

Hot Grease is more than a fish fry—it’s a full-sensory experience built on flavor, storytelling, and community. Whether you’re looking to book us for a private event, catch us at a pop-up, or collaborate on something dope, here’s what we offer:

  • We serve crispy fried snapper, seasoned fries, and good vibes at local markets, night festivals, and community events across Orange County.

    • Fresh, hot, and made-to-order

    • Fast service and soulful energy

    • Available for weekend bookings

    Want to know where we’re popping up next? Join our list or follow us on Instagram.

  • Looking for food that hits for a birthday, backyard hangout, or creative gathering? Hot Grease offers private small-batch catering or on-site fish fry setups (limited availability).

    • Perfect for art shows, pop-ups, house parties, and micro-events

    • Menu includes fried fish, fries, custom condiments, and add-ons (by request)

    • Local events only (Orange County)

    Reach out to check availability + pricing

  • Our work is rooted in culture, care, and community truth-telling. We fund reproductive justice through every sale and document the legacy of Black food traditions as we go.

    • 3% of all sales go to our reproductive justice mutual aid fund, “The Potlikker Line”

    • We share stories through zines, interviews, and visuals

    • We believe in feeding people—and the movement

    Food is the entry point. Justice is the throughline.

  • We team up with artists, organizers, DJs, and movement-makers to host food-centered experiences that center joy, culture, and community.

    • Sliding scale options for mission-aligned orgs

    • Menu + vibe co-curation

    • Especially aligned with Black-led, queer-centered, and reproductive justice projects

    If it uplifts the people—we’re in.

  • Hot Grease also curates intimate, exclusive events for folks who move culture. These are soulful gatherings with live music, art, storytelling, and plates that don’t hit the public menu.

    • By invitation or referral only

    • Held in special locations across SoCal

    • Collaborations with DJs, visual artists, and designers

    Want in? Stay tapped in. You’ll know when it’s time.

Contact Us

Ready to team up? Jot down your details and we’ll chat soon. Can’t wait to catch up!