Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Liss
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Liss.
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at venues
Fresh fish and chips in Liss
About our funeral and wake catering in Liss
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. We serve cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and pub wakes.
For a wake in a place like Liss, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What affects the price in Liss
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Liss? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
FAQs for Liss
What’s the nearest station to Liss?
Liss station, in Liss itself.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
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.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Events we cater in Liss
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Liss, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, Liss station is in Liss itself.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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 is fried on the spot.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer evenings in Liss stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Liss
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Liss
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Places near Liss
Also in Liss
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow for the service running over
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Let us know of any allergies
We serve when people are ready.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Wakes in Liss: venues and practical details
Liss is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Around Liss, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Liss is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Liss is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, Shotterfield Terrace and Greenfields or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Liss, we also cover West Liss (1 mile south-west), The Mint (1 mile north-east), Liss Forest (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile south-east) and Durford Wood (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Bear Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Whistle Stop pub (under half a mile south-west)
- 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