Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in East Meon, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in East Meon.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Fresh fish and chips in East Meon
About our funeral and wake catering in East Meon
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for gatherings at a village hall or club and gatherings after scattering ashes.
Near East Meon, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in East Meon
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in East Meon?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In East Meon, people book us for events such as:
- Village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
After a funeral in East Meon
East Meon is about 4 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of East Meon or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from East Meon to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. East Meon is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of GU32 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Chapel Street and Temple Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Clanfield (4 miles south), Catherington (5 miles south), Hambledon (5 miles south-west), Lovedean (6 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (9 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles east). The countryside around East Meon includes Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Also near East Meon
Other occasions in East Meon
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
- Plan seating for older guests
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In winter, it is dark in East Meon by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in East Meon
What’s the nearest station to East Meon?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in East Meon?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
What affects the price in East Meon
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or GU32 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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