Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hill Brow, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Hill Brow.
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Hill Brow?
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hill Brow
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for small family memorials and pub wakes.
For a wake near Hill Brow, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. A wake in Hill Brow in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Hill Brow?
It can be a fitting tribute.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Liss station is about 1.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Wake catering near Hill Brow
Hill Brow is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Hill Brow will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
With the B2070 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Hill Brow. After a service at Rake Mission Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Hill Brow is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in GU33 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on London Road, Plantation Road and Malvern Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the B2070, Hill Brow is simple for us to get to. For wakes just outside Hill Brow, we cover Durford Wood (1 mile west), Liss (1 mile north-west), West Liss (1 mile north-west), Rake (1 mile north-east) and The Mint (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bear Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Whistle Stop pub (1 mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Hill Brow
Also in Hill Brow
Hill Brow: your questions answered
Is Hill Brow close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Hill Brow?
Liss station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hill Brow?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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