Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Havant
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 Havant.
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
- A wake at the family home
Book the van in Havant
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Havant
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it’s family gatherings after a burial or cremation and a wake at the family home, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a wake in Havant, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps, with parking for the van. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Havant
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Wakes in Havant are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Havant to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Francis, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives driving in can use the A27 and A3(M) to reach Havant. The coast is within about 6 miles of Havant.
Anywhere in PO9, PO11 and PO7, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Havant sits on or near the A27 and A3(M), so getting the van to your wake is simple. We also bring the van to wakes in Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Havant has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Havant include Havant College (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Perseverance pub (0.7 miles south)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Havant?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Havant station, about 0.6 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Towns and villages near Havant
Other occasions in Havant
Havant questions
How far is Havant from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Havant?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van come to Havant?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Havant and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let us know of any allergies
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Cater for a few more than you expect
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Summer evenings in Havant stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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