Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Petersfield
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Petersfield.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at venues
Planning an event in Petersfield?
About our funeral and wake catering in Petersfield
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. We are frequently asked to cater family meals after the service and a tribute meal, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
In Petersfield, choosing a venue near the service helps guests, with parking for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Questions from Petersfield
We’re gathering after a service at St Peter's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
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.
What else we do in Petersfield
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In summer, a wake in Petersfield has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Build in time for delays
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
For event organisers in Petersfield
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Petersfield: halls, homes and travel
Petersfield is about 10 miles north of Havant, in Hampshire. Bookings in Petersfield come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Petersfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Petersfield to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Petersfield has its own station, Petersfield station. Petersfield is on or near the A3 and A272, handy for relatives driving in. Petersfield is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over the GU31 and GU32 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and London Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A3 and A272 close by, Petersfield is simple for us to get to with the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Sheet (1 mile north-east), Steep (1 mile north), Stroud (2 miles west), Steep Marsh (2 miles north) and Langrish (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Havant (10 miles south), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Purbrook (10 miles south-west) and Bordon (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (less than half a mile south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (under half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local schools include Morton House School (within half a mile south-west) and The Petersfield School (under half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
What affects the price in Petersfield
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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