Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Frostlane, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Frostlane and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in Frostlane
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer evenings in Frostlane stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Frostlane
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it’s small family memorials and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
In a small place like Frostlane, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Allow a little extra
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Have napkins and bins ready.
For event organisers in Frostlane
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
FAQs for Frostlane
Can you serve near the sea around Frostlane?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Frostlane too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Perfect for your wake in Frostlane
It works for everyone.
These are some of the bookings we take in Frostlane and Hampshire:
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, Netley station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
More for events in Frostlane
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Wakes in Frostlane: venues and practical details
Frostlane is about 1 mile south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Bookings in Frostlane come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Frostlane is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Anne, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Frostlane, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 4 miles of Frostlane, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45, so your wake can be anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Frostlane, we cover Hardley (1 mile south), Little Holbury (2 miles south), Holbury (2 miles south), Weston (2 miles north) and Roughdown (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (4 miles north) and Netley Castle (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Frostlane includes Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Noadswood School (1.2 miles west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Frostlane and the whole of Hampshire
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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