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Funeral and Wake Catering for Highcliffe events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Highcliffe.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Highcliffe
Events we cater in Highcliffe
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
Relatives driving in can use the M3 and A31 to reach Highcliffe.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Highcliffe
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. We’re frequently asked to cater pub wakes and a tribute meal, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake in a place like Highcliffe, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Summer evenings in Highcliffe stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Also near Highcliffe
What else we do in Highcliffe
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Highcliffe hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Wakes in Highcliffe: venues and practical details
Highcliffe is about 1 mile east of Winchester, in Hampshire. For wakes in Highcliffe, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Highcliffe is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Highcliffe to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Winchester station is about 1.1 miles away. For a service at a church like All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in SO23, SO21 and SO20 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wake could be at a house on Moss Road, Vale Road and Domum Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Highcliffe include the M3 and A31, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Highcliffe we cover include Bar End (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile south-west) and Abbotts Barton (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (within half a mile north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (under half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Nearby schools include Leigh House Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Heart in Hand pub (under half a mile south-west)
Where the van can park in Highcliffe
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Highcliffe
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let us know of any allergies
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Highcliffe questions
Which station is closest to Highcliffe?
Winchester station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
- 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