Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Fareham Common
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Fareham Common and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Fareham Common
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer evenings in Fareham Common stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
About our funeral and wake catering in Fareham Common
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and a tribute meal, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Around Fareham Common, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fareham Common?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Fareham Common
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Fareham Common?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Fareham Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
After a service at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
What affects the price in Fareham Common
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Questions from Fareham Common
Can you serve near the sea around Fareham Common?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you come to Fareham Common?
Yes, we do. Fareham Common is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Arranging a wake in Fareham Common
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Across the PO16 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A32 to reach Fareham Common. If relatives are coming by rail, Fareham station, about 0.8 miles west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 6 miles of Fareham Common, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO16 and PO14, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Fareham Common on the A32, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Fareham Common we cover include Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). The countryside around Fareham Common includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Harrison Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Cams Hill School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Hotel (within half a mile south)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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