Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Catisfield, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Catisfield and across Hampshire.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Catisfield
Funeral and wake catering in Catisfield, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for small family memorials and gatherings at a village hall or club.
For a wake in a place like Catisfield, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Arranging a wake in Catisfield
Catisfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Catisfield and the surrounding area. Catisfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Catisfield to Southampton (9 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Fareham station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station. Catisfield is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of PO15 and PO14 and the streets around it. Local streets include Mill Lane, Bradly Road and Harcourt Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Catisfield, we cover Heathfield (1 mile east), Titchfield (1 mile west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-west), Funtley (2 miles north-east) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Knowle Hospital (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Catisfield includes Holly Hill Woodland Park and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Fishermans Arms (0.5 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Catisfield
Also in Catisfield
What affects the price in Catisfield
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Catisfield. In summer, a wake in Catisfield has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Catisfield? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Catisfield hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Mention allergies you know about
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Check the hall has an urn
We park quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re 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.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Catisfield
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Questions from Catisfield
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Catisfield close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
What can guests choose from?
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.
Can the van come to Catisfield?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Catisfield. To check your date, use our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
- 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