Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hensting, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Hensting and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
Fresh fish and chips in Hensting
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
About our funeral and wake catering in Hensting
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
For a wake near Hensting, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Hensting?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In summer, a wake in Hensting has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Wake catering near Hensting
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. From the centre of Hensting to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hensting is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Shawford station, about 2.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
For wakes in SO50, we just need to know where the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (1 mile north-east)
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Hensting, and we will check the date and send a price.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hensting
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Hensting?
Shawford station, about 2.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Hensting
- Classic food your guests already know
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Other occasions in Hensting
- 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