Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Forton events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Forton.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Forton
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering in Forton, cooked to order
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at church halls and clubs, with gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Around Forton, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Wakes in Forton: venues and practical details
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in Forton, and we will plan access and set-up. Forton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Forton may suit, with the van in the car park. After a service at St John the Evangelist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Forton is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of PO12 and PO13 and the streets around it. From Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Forton include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Vincent College (within half a mile east) and Brune Park Community School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Trafalgar pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In summer, a wake in Forton has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Common questions in Forton
Can you serve near the sea around Forton?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Forton?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Also near Forton
Also in Forton
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Forton?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever the occasion in Forton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
- 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