Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Trotton Marsh events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Trotton Marsh and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Trotton Marsh
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About our funeral and wake catering in Trotton Marsh
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Whether it is village hall wakes and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
In rural Trotton Marsh, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
More for events in Trotton Marsh
Arranging a wake in Trotton Marsh
Trotton Marsh is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Bookings in Trotton Marsh 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. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Trotton Marsh to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Trotton Marsh is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the GU30 and GU31 postcode area. We also bring the van to wakes in Borden (1 mile west), Milland (1 mile north), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Rogate (2 miles south-west) and Rake (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (4 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Trotton Marsh include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In summer, a wake in Trotton Marsh has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Trotton Marsh? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
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. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Trotton Marsh
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Trotton Marsh
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Build in time for delays
- Plan seating for older guests
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Trotton Marsh
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.
How far is Trotton Marsh from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Perfect for your wake in Trotton Marsh
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Trotton Marsh, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.7 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- 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