Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Titchfield
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Titchfield.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering in Titchfield
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Funeral and wake catering in Titchfield, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it is family gatherings after a burial or cremation and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Titchfield, 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: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Titchfield
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Wakes in Titchfield: venues and practical details
Titchfield is about 2 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Around Titchfield, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Titchfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Fareham station, about 2 miles east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 4 miles of Titchfield, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in PO14 and PO15 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From High Street, Sandy Lane and Garstons Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Titchfield we cover include Catisfield (1 mile east), Little Posbrook (1 mile south), Titchfield Park (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile east) and Titchfield Common (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include The Henry Cort Community College (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include West End House (less than half a mile north-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Common questions in Titchfield
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Titchfield?
Fareham station, about 2 miles east of the centre.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Nearby places to Titchfield
More for events in Titchfield
Why choose a fish and chip van in Titchfield?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. 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 Titchfield hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Titchfield and across Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Summer evenings in Titchfield stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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