Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Eastleigh events
Funeral and wake catering in Eastleigh: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Eastleigh?
Funeral and wake catering in Eastleigh, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. We are often asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and gatherings after the committal, serving sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In Eastleigh, choosing a venue near the service helps guests. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, 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.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Questions from Eastleigh
Could you trade in Lakeside Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
How far is Eastleigh from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Eastleigh is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
After a funeral in Eastleigh
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in Eastleigh, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
For family travelling by train, Eastleigh station serves Eastleigh directly. Eastleigh is on or near the A335 and B3033, handy for relatives driving in. The coast is within about 6 miles of Eastleigh, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A335 and B3033 close by, Eastleigh is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Eastleigh we cover include Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Eastleigh has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (under half a mile west). Within reach you will find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Quilley School of Engineering (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Wagon Works pub (under half a mile north-west)
Places near Eastleigh
More for events in Eastleigh
Who books funeral and wake catering in Eastleigh?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
After a service at Church of the Resurrection, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Why choose a fish and chip van in Eastleigh?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Eastleigh
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask the venue about the van
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Make sure older relatives can sit
We serve when people are ready.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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