Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Weston, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Weston: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Weston?
Who books funeral and wake catering in Weston?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Weston and Hampshire:
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
Funeral and wake catering in Weston, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. For small family memorials and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake near Weston, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Where the van can park in Weston
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Weston and across Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Weston
Also in Weston
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In Weston, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Weston, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Weston? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Weston
Weston is about 1 mile south-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in Weston, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Weston is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU32, we can bring the van to you. From Weston Lane and Wylds Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Buriton (1 mile south-east), Ramsdean (1 mile west), Nursted (2 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south), Alton (11 miles north) and Waterlooville (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Bear Museum (1.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and War Down.
- Schools near Weston include The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Weston
Is Weston close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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 follow the site rules.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
- 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