Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Carter's Clay events
Funeral and wake catering in Carter's Clay: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Carter's Clay?
Carter's Clay questions
Do you come out to small places like Carter's Clay?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Carter's Clay?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
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 areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you cover Carter's Clay?
We do. Carter's Clay is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Carter's Clay
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. Whether it is family meals after the service and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Carter's Clay, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Carter's Clay and the whole of Hampshire
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Carter's Clay, and we will check the date and send a price.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Late-December sunset in Carter's Clay is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Carter's Clay
Other occasions in Carter's Clay
Where the van can park in Carter's Clay
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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’s fried on the spot.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Carter's Clay?
It suits all ages.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
After a funeral in Carter's Clay
Carter's Clay is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. In and around Carter's Clay, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Carter's Clay is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Carter's Clay to Southampton (10 miles away).
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area. Local streets include The Banks and Carter's Clay Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Lockerley (1 mile north-west), Awbridge (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (2 miles north-east) and Sherfield English (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.4 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include Kings Arms Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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