Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Liphook, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Liphook and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Liphook events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Liphook
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance gatherings, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake in a place like Liphook, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Liphook
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Liphook
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Liphook, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Liphook
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
In Liphook and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
After a service at St Mary's Church Centre, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
After a funeral in Liphook
Liphook is about 8 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. People in Liphook book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Liphook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Liphook to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Liphook station is about 0.5 miles away. Liphook is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU30, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include London Road, Station Road and Childerstone Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Liphook we cover include Weavers Down (1 mile west), Conford (1 mile north-west), Passfield (2 miles north-west), Milland (3 miles south) and Longmoor (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby schools include Liphook Infant School (within half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Dragon Public House (under half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In winter, it’s dark in Liphook by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask the venue about the van
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Also near Liphook
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FAQs for Liphook
What’s the nearest station to Liphook?
Liphook station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Liphook?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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