Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Privett, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Privett.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Privett events
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Privett
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for village hall wakes and scattering of ashes gatherings.
In rural Privett, home or the hall is usual. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Common questions in Privett
Can you serve after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Privett close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Privett?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are 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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Occasions we serve in Privett
It takes one job off a very long list.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Privett:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after the service
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
Arranging a wake in Privett
Privett is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover Privett as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Privett is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
After a service at Holy Trinity Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Privett is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in GU34, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wake on streets such as Church Road and Merepond Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Bailey Green (1 mile north-west), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (2 miles north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Drayton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Alton (8 miles north).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Privett includes Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In summer, a wake in Privett has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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Where the van can park in Privett
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Privett
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- 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