Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Clanfield, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Clanfield.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Clanfield?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Clanfield
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. We are frequently asked to cater village hall wakes and pub wakes, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake near Clanfield, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Clanfield
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Clanfield
- Classic food your guests already know
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Build in time for delays
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow a little extra
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Clanfield: halls, homes and travel
Clanfield is about 3 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Clanfield and nearby villages. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Rowlands Castle station is about 4.2 miles away. Clanfield is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in PO8 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wake could be at a house on South Lane, Twyford Rise and Homefield Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Catherington (1 mile south), Lovedean (2 miles south), Horndean (3 miles south), Wecock Farm (3 miles south) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (14 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Petersfield Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Clanfield includes Windmill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Horndean Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Rising Sun Inn (within half a mile north)
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Clanfield
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Clanfield
Is Clanfield too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
Also near Clanfield
What else we do in Clanfield
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Clanfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In summer, a wake in Clanfield has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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