Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Calshot, Hampshire
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Calshot? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering in Calshot
Who books funeral and wake catering in Calshot?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
For a service at a church like St George, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Funeral and wake catering in Calshot, fried fresh
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We’re frequently asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings after the committal, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a small place like Calshot, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Calshot: halls, homes and travel
Calshot is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. Calshot is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Calshot to Southampton (8 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north. Calshot is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Calshot, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Bus Drove, Elmfield Lane and Tristan Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Hillhead (1 mile south-east), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Calshot Castle (1.1 miles north-east) and Coldeast (4.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Calshot include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
Towns and villages near Calshot
Other occasions in Calshot
Calshot questions
Can you serve after a service at St George?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Calshot?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Calshot
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Late-December sunset in Calshot is 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.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow a little extra
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- 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