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

    • 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.

Fried fish and French fries on a red and yellow checkered background with a lemon wedge and a metal cup of tartar sauce.

Contact Us

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