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Funeral and wake catering in Crofton, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Crofton and across Hampshire.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
A chip van near Crofton
Funeral and wake catering in Crofton, fried fresh
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. Whether it’s gatherings at home after a funeral and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Crofton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Crofton?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Crofton book the van for occasions like:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Peel Common Mission Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
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:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Plan seating for older guests
- Build in time for delays
We park quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Crofton
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO14, we can fry fresh for your guests. Crofton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Crofton to Southampton (11 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.1 miles north. The coast is within about 6 miles of Crofton.
Wherever your wake is in PO14 and PO13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Baycroft School (under half a mile west) and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit (0.5 miles east)
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Crofton
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Crofton questions
We’re gathering after a service at Peel Common Mission Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Crofton from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Towns and villages near Crofton
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What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Crofton, 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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