Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Totford
Funeral and wake catering in Totford: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
A chip van near Totford
Funeral and wake catering in Totford, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater a tribute meal and anniversary memorials.
In a small place like Totford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
What affects the price in Totford
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Totford? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
FAQs for Totford
How far is Totford from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Perfect for your wake in Totford
It suits all ages.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Evangelist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
After a funeral in Totford
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Totford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Totford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.5 miles north-west.
Anywhere in SO24, we can fry fresh for your guests. We also bring the van to wakes in Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Woolpack Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Places near Totford
Also in Totford
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Totford; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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