Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Chandler's Ford, 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 Chandler's Ford.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near Chandler's Ford
About our funeral and wake catering in Chandler's Ford
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and remembrance gatherings.
For a wake in Chandler's Ford, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps, with parking for the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Questions from Chandler's Ford
Can you serve after a service at St Boniface?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Chandler's Ford?
Chandlers Ford station, in Chandler's Ford itself.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chandler's Ford?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What affects the price in Chandler's Ford
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Chandler's Ford
Chandler's Ford is about 5 miles north of Southampton, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Chandler's Ford or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Chandler's Ford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van.
With the B3043 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Chandler's Ford. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Chandler's Ford has its own station, Chandlers Ford station. The coast is within about 6 miles of Chandler's Ford, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over the SO53, SO51 and SO52 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Kerry Close, Prospect Place and Sutherlands Court or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You will find Chandler's Ford on the B3043, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Chandler's Ford we cover include Hiltingbury (1 mile north), Boyatt Wood (1 mile east), Allbrook (1 mile east), North Stoneham (2 miles south) and Eastleigh (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (4 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Princess Anne Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Chandler's Ford includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chandler's Ford include Toynbee School (0.8 miles south-east) and Thornden School (1.2 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chandler's Ford
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Events we cater in Chandler's Ford
It suits all ages.
In Chandler's Ford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Families holding a service at St Boniface often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
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What else we do in Chandler's Ford
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall has an urn
- Have chairs for those who need them
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Late-December sunset in Chandler's Ford 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
- 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