Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Green, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Lower Green?
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Green, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and a wake at the family home, with gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Lower Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lower Green?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. 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
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Summer evenings in Lower Green stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Lower Green: halls, homes and travel
Lower Green is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU33, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Lower Green to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Lower Green is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in GU33, we can bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Hawkley (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile south), Empshott (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Selborne (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north) and Waterlooville (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.3 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Goleigh Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hawkley Inn (within half a mile south)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Towns and villages near Lower Green
Also in Lower Green
Common questions in Lower Green
Is Lower Green 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.
How far is Lower Green from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the van come to Lower Green?
We do. We serve events in Lower Green and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan seating for older guests
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
For event organisers in Lower Green
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Perfect for your wake in Lower Green
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Lower Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Liss station, about 2.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there is a minimum
- 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