Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Durley Street
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Durley Street? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
Book the van in Durley Street
Funeral and wake catering in Durley Street, fried fresh
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include wakes at home and memorial gatherings, with pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Durley Street, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Arranging a wake in Durley Street
Durley Street is about 4 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Durley Street or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32. Local streets include Scivier's Lane and Manor Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Durley Street we cover include Wintershill (1 mile north-west), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south-west), Ashton (1 mile north-east) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Durley Street include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Questions from Durley Street
What’s the nearest station to Durley Street?
The closest is Hedge End station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is Durley Street 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.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Durley Street?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In summer, a wake in Durley Street has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What affects the price in Durley Street
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Durley Street
Other occasions in Durley Street
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Durley Street?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Hedge End station, about 2.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Durley Street
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before you book
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Where the van can park in Durley Street
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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