Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in West Liss, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in West Liss: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near West Liss
Who books funeral and wake catering in West Liss?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, West Liss has its own station, Liss station.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
About our funeral and wake catering in West Liss
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings at home after a funeral, with mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near West Liss, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
West Liss: halls, homes and travel
West Liss is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover West Liss as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from West Liss to Guildford (20 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of West Liss, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in GU33, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Syers Road, Willow Road and Inwood Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Liss (1 mile north-east), Durford Wood (1 mile south), Hill Brow (1 mile south-east), Liss Forest (1 mile north) and The Mint (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west) and Petersfield (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around West Liss includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Pubs nearby include Crossing Gates pub (less than half a mile north)
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In winter, it’s dark in West Liss by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Build in time for delays
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
Remember the journey from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Nearby places to West Liss
What else we do in West Liss
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in West Liss
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in West Liss and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Common questions in West Liss
What’s the nearest station to West Liss?
West Liss has its own station: Liss station.
Is West Liss too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in West Liss?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
- 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