Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Tiptoe events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Tiptoe.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Tiptoe
How our funeral and wake catering works in Tiptoe
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include pub wakes and village hall wakes, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Tiptoe, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Tiptoe
What’s the nearest station to Tiptoe?
Sway station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
More for events in Tiptoe
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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 confirm what we can provide.
Tiptoe: halls, homes and travel
Tiptoe is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Bookings in Tiptoe come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Tiptoe is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Sway station, about 1 mile north-east. Tiptoe is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Tiptoe.
Wakes anywhere in SO41 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Middle Road, Crabbswood Lane and Wootton Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Tiptoe we cover include Mead End (1 mile north), Sway (1 mile north-east), Bashley (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west) and Hordle (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Tiptoe includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local schools include The Arnewood School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Tiptoe; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your wake in Tiptoe
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Tiptoe, people book us for occasions like:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
After a service at St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
What affects the price in Tiptoe
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Tiptoe? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow a little extra
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow for the service running over
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
- 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