Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Trotton
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Trotton? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Trotton
Funeral and wake catering in Trotton, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For remembrance gatherings and scattering of ashes gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a wake near Trotton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Common questions in Trotton
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at St George's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Trotton: halls, homes and travel
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For wakes in Trotton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Trotton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Trotton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU31, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Trotton, we also cover Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Trotton includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Keeper's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Cater for a few more than you expect
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Trotton?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever the occasion in Trotton, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Families holding a service at St George's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In winter, it’s dark in Trotton by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Trotton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Trotton
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Trotton
Also in Trotton
- 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