Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Chithurst events
Funeral and wake catering in Chithurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Chithurst
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Chithurst
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We are often asked to cater family meals after the service and village hall wakes, serving sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In a small place like Chithurst, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In winter, it is dark in Chithurst by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Chithurst?
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 4.9 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Chithurst: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Chithurst Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Chithurst?
Liphook station, about 4.9 miles north of the centre.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you cover Chithurst?
Yes, we do. Chithurst is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
After a funeral in Chithurst
Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in Chithurst, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Chithurst is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Chithurst to Guildford (20 miles away).
After a service at Chithurst Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Chithurst; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the GU31 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to wakes in Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
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Where the van can park in Chithurst
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask the venue about the van
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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