Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Lychpit
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Lychpit.
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Book the van in Lychpit
About our funeral and wake catering in Lychpit
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it’s a wake at the family home and pub wakes, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Lychpit, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In Lychpit, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture 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
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Occasions we serve in Lychpit
It works for everyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Lychpit book the van for events such as:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Lychpit questions
Is Lychpit close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Do you come to Lychpit?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Lychpit. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where the van can park in Lychpit
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Wake catering near Lychpit
Lychpit is about 2 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Bookings in Lychpit come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lychpit to Reading (13 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Basingstoke station is about 1.6 miles away.
For wakes in RG24, we just need to know where the van can park. Your wake could be at a house on Park Lane, Crown Lane and Manor Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Lychpit we cover include Old Basing (1 mile east), Eastrop (1 mile west), Chineham (1 mile north), Oakridge (2 miles west) and Mapledurwell (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (9 miles south), Yateley (11 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Basing House (within half a mile south). The countryside around Lychpit includes Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Local schools include The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west) and The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (under half a mile east)
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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