Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hale, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Hale and across Hampshire.
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Hale
Questions from Hale
Is Hale too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
What do we need to supply?
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.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hale
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In a small place like Hale, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Also near Hale
Other occasions in Hale
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Wake catering near Hale
Hale is in Hampshire. In and around Hale, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Hale is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hale to Southampton (15 miles away).
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Hatchet Green and Queen Street; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Hale we cover include Hatchet Green (1 mile north-east) and North Charford (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (11 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west).
- Local schools include The Trafalgar School at Downton (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Woodfalls Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Hale, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Occasions we serve in Hale
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
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 normally the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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’s crisp.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. A wake in Hale in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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