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Funeral and Wake Catering for Ramsdean events
Funeral and wake catering in Ramsdean: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
Book the van in Ramsdean
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Funeral and wake catering in Ramsdean, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In rural Ramsdean, home or the hall is usual. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
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Other occasions in Ramsdean
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In winter, it’s dark in Ramsdean by 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.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in Ramsdean
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Ramsdean and Hampshire:
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that Petersfield station is about 2.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Ramsdean questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Ramsdean close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you cover Ramsdean?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ramsdean is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow for the service running over
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Remember the journey from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Ramsdean: halls, homes and travel
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ramsdean and nearby villages. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Ramsdean is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU32. We also bring the van to wakes in Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Ramsdean includes Pidham Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (2.2 miles east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Ramsdean
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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