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Funeral and Wake Catering for Fisher's Pond events
Funeral and wake catering in Fisher's Pond: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Fisher's Pond
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Fisher's Pond; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Fisher's Pond
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for family meals after the service and a tribute meal.
Near Fisher's Pond, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Towns and villages near Fisher's Pond
What else we do in Fisher's Pond
Events we cater in Fisher's Pond
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- A wake at the family home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Trinity often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Arranging a wake in Fisher's Pond
Fisher's Pond is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. For a wake in Fisher's Pond, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Fisher's Pond. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Fisher's Pond to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Eastleigh station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
We serve wakes across SO50. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Crowdhill (1 mile south), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west) and Lord's Wood (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (4.1 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fisher's Pond include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox & Hounds pub (0.8 miles south)
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Fisher's Pond and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
What affects the price in Fisher's Pond
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Fisher's Pond: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Fisher's Pond from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
- 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