Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Bishop's Waltham.
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Bishop's Waltham
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
About our funeral and wake catering in Bishop's Waltham
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. We serve gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after the committal and pub wakes.
For a wake in a place like Bishop's Waltham, the village hall is often the heart of it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Bishop's Waltham: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Bishop's Waltham from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you cover Bishop's Waltham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Bishop's Waltham is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Bishop's Waltham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Arranging a wake in Bishop's Waltham
Bishop's Waltham is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Around Bishop's Waltham, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Bishop's Waltham is on or near the B2177 and B3035, handy for relatives driving in. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 3.3 miles south-west.
We serve wakes across SO32. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, St Georges's Square and Station Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the B2177 and B3035, Bishop's Waltham is simple for us to get to with the van. If your venue is just outside Bishop's Waltham, we also cover Ashton (1 mile north), Waltham Chase (2 miles south), Durley Street (2 miles west), Wintershill (2 miles west) and Upham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Hotel (under half a mile south)
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Towns and villages near Bishop's Waltham
What else we do in Bishop's Waltham
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bishop's Waltham?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In winter, it’s dark in Bishop's Waltham by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO32 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Bishop's Waltham
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Bishop's Waltham?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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