Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Nursted, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Nursted? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Nursted
Nursted: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Nursted?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Nursted from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Funeral and wake catering in Nursted, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it is wakes at home and scattering of ashes gatherings, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
For a wake near Nursted, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Nursted?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
For family travelling by train, Petersfield station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
Arranging a wake in Nursted
Nursted is about 2 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Across the GU31 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Nursted; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU31, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Buriton (2 miles west), Weston (2 miles west), Ramsdean (3 miles west), Chalton (4 miles south-west) and West Marden (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Clanfield Earthwork (3.8 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Oakham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Nursted
What else we do in Nursted
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Nursted is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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