Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Bishopstoke events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Bishopstoke and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bishopstoke
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
In Bishopstoke, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
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Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In winter, it is dark in Bishopstoke by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Bishopstoke
Bishopstoke is about 1 mile east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bishopstoke and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Paul's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 6 miles of Bishopstoke.
Wakes anywhere in SO50 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Guest Road, Manor Road and Sayers Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Bishopstoke, we also cover Eastleigh (1 mile west), Crowdhill (1 mile north-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile north), Highbridge (2 miles north) and Fisher's Pond (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (1.1 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Bishopstoke includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The King's School Senior (1.1 miles south-east) and Wyvern Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Bishopstoke
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bishopstoke? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Bishopstoke: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Bishopstoke?
The closest is Eastleigh station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
For event organisers in Bishopstoke
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bishopstoke?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Bishopstoke hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Bishopstoke and the whole of Hampshire
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our prices page or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Events we cater in Bishopstoke
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
For family travelling by train, Eastleigh station, about 1 mile west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- 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