Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Bighton events
Funeral and wake catering in Bighton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Bighton
Funeral and wake catering in Bighton, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it’s wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and celebrations of life, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In rural Bighton, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
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. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Bighton
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Bighton and the whole of Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
After a funeral in Bighton
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Bighton to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in SO24 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Red Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes Public House (less than half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Bighton
More for events in Bighton
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in Bighton stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Bighton
Is Bighton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Bighton close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you right away whether we are available.
Occasions we serve in Bighton
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- 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