Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Rake
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Rake and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Life celebrations
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Rake?
About our funeral and wake catering in Rake
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and village hall wakes, with pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Rake, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask the venue about the van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Perfect for your wake in Rake
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Rake:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Rake Mission Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Rake and across Hampshire
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In summer, a wake in Rake has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Wake catering near Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Rake and nearby villages. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Liss station, about 1.6 miles west. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Rake, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU33, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Inn (within half a mile south)
Rake: your questions answered
Is Rake too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Rake?
Liss station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
- 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