Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Steep Marsh
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Steep Marsh and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in Steep Marsh?
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Steep Marsh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at home and wakes at venues, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Steep Marsh, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Steep Marsh: your questions answered
Is Steep Marsh too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Steep Marsh?
Petersfield station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you cover Steep Marsh?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Steep Marsh and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Mention allergies you know about
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Places near Steep Marsh
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What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Steep Marsh
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Steep Marsh?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In summer, a wake in Steep Marsh has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
After a funeral in Steep Marsh
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Steep Marsh to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Steep Marsh; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the GU32 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Steep Marsh include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
- 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