Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Crowdhill, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Crowdhill and the surrounding area.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in Crowdhill
Funeral and wake catering in Crowdhill, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and a wake at the family home, with gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Crowdhill, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Crowdhill? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Crowdhill hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Crowdhill and the whole of Hampshire
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Crowdhill: your questions answered
How far is Crowdhill from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Crowdhill?
Eastleigh station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you come to Crowdhill?
Yes, we do. Crowdhill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
After a funeral in Crowdhill
Crowdhill is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Crowdhill and the surrounding area. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO50, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Chestnut Drive and Winchester Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Crowdhill, we also cover Fisher's Pond (1 mile north), Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Bishopstoke (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (2.3 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Schools near Crowdhill include The King's School Senior (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox & Hounds pub (within half a mile south)
Occasions we serve in Crowdhill
It is one less thing to organise.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Pub wakes
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
For family travelling by train, Eastleigh station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- 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 before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Crowdhill
Other occasions in Crowdhill
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In Crowdhill, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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