Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Crawley, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Crawley? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Crawley?
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Crawley?
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
These are some of the bookings we take in Crawley and Hampshire:
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
How our funeral and wake catering works in Crawley
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. For family meals after the service and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Crawley, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Crawley: your questions answered
Is Crawley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
After a funeral in Crawley
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. In and around Crawley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Crawley to Southampton (13 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 4.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in SO21, we can bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Crawley, we cover Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
A little further out are Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Crawley includes Winnall Moors.
- Nearby, you’ll find Fox And Hounds Public House (under half a mile south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Remember the journey from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Towns and villages near Crawley
Other occasions in Crawley
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In winter, it is dark in Crawley by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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