Southern fish fry in Southern California
This ain't no damn fish & chips, it's fish fry.
Hot Grease serves crispy fried snapper, seasoned fries, house-made sauces, and cultural experiences rooted in Black Southern tradition, joy, and mutual aid.
Find us Sundays
Smorgasburg LA · 777 S Alameda St · 10 AM–4 PM
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Corporate lunches, private events, festivals, and cultural activations.
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Best sellers
The plate that makes people close their eyes and dance.
Seasonal Specials
New Year's plate: snapper nuggs, hush puppies, black-eyed peas, and collard greens.
Nugget Basket
Golden snapper nuggets built for dipping, sharing, and coming back for more.
Boiled Peanuts
Southern-style boiled peanuts — salty, soft, and made to snack on.
The full menu
What we're serving.
Word on the street
Reviews, press, and praise.
"That tartar sauce is drinkable. I need a jar immediately."
Customer Review
"The fish was crispy, seasoned, fresh, and nothing like basic fish and chips."
Customer Review
"A must-visit fish fry pop-up bringing real Southern soul to LA weekends."
Press / Feature
Mission + values
Food, culture, joy, and care in one hot plate.
Hot Grease is a Southern food and cultural brand reintroducing the fish fry through pop-ups, catering, events, and community-rooted storytelling across Southern California.
We create spaces rooted in Black culture, music, and connection — and every plate supports reproductive justice through The Potlikker Line, our mutual aid fund.
Culture
Southern food without gimmicks, rooted in legacy.
Community
Gatherings that feel warm, intentional, and alive.
Mutual Aid
A portion of sales supports reproductive justice care.
Good Food
Crispy fish, bold seasoning, and sauce worth talking about.
Catering + events
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Bring Hot Grease to your office lunch, brand activation, private party, festival, gallery night, or community gathering.
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