Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Steep
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Steep and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
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About our funeral and wake catering in Steep
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at church halls and clubs and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In rural Steep, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Wake catering near Steep
Steep is about 1 mile north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in Steep, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Steep to Southampton (21 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Steep; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU32, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Church Road and Mill Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Steep Marsh (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Oakshott (1 mile north), Petersfield (1 mile south) and Stroud (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (9 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (1.7 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Churcher's College (1.3 miles south-east) and The Petersfield School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Steep
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often 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.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head usually 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.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or GU32 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Steep questions
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Steep?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Steep.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Steep?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. In summer, a wake in Steep has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Towns and villages near Steep
More for events in Steep
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- 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