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Funeral and Wake Catering for East Stratton events
Funeral and wake catering in East Stratton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
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Funeral and wake catering in East Stratton, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For small family memorials and wakes at venues, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near East Stratton, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow for the service running over
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Where the van can park in East Stratton
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
East Stratton questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is East Stratton from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
East Stratton: halls, homes and travel
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of East Stratton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. East Stratton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from East Stratton to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
For wakes in SO21, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside East Stratton, we also cover Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Northbrook Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
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More for events in East Stratton
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why East Stratton hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Hampshire, including East Stratton
- Classic food your guests already know
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. A wake in East Stratton in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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