Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Corhampton, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Corhampton.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Corhampton events
Funeral and wake catering in Corhampton, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for remembrance gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes.
Near Corhampton, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Corhampton hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Corhampton and across Hampshire
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Corhampton
Other occasions in Corhampton
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Corhampton, and we will check the date and send a price.
For event organisers in Corhampton
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Wakes in Corhampton: venues and practical details
Corhampton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Across the SO32 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Corhampton to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Anywhere in SO32, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on De Port Heights, Warnford Road and Millside or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Exton (1 mile north), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (1 mile south) and Soberton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
The countryside around Corhampton includes Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Shoe Inn (within half a mile north)
Corhampton questions
Can you serve after a service at Corhampton Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Corhampton close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Corhampton?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Corhampton Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Corhampton is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Corhampton? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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