Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Cheriton, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Cheriton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Book the van in Cheriton
After a funeral in Cheriton
Cheriton is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Cheriton will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in SO24, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Lower Lamborough Lane, Raebarn Close and Markall Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Hinton Ampner (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bramdean (2 miles east), New Alresford (2 miles north) and Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (12 miles south-east).
The countryside around Cheriton includes Beacon Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Nearby, you will find The Flowerpots Inn (within half a mile west)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Cheriton
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We are often asked to cater a wake at the family home and gatherings at a village hall or club, with gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Cheriton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Cheriton and the whole of Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Cheriton
Other occasions in Cheriton
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Cheriton
Do you come out to small places like Cheriton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Cheriton from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In Cheriton, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Cheriton, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Cheriton?
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Cheriton book the van for events such as:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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