Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Hillstreet events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Hillstreet and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
A chip van near Hillstreet
Funeral and wake catering in Hillstreet, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we’re often booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance gatherings.
Near Hillstreet, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hillstreet?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Hillstreet: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Hillstreet?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to Hillstreet?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Hillstreet. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Summer evenings in Hillstreet stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Build in time for delays
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Wake catering near Hillstreet
Hillstreet is about 2 miles north of Totton, in Hampshire. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hillstreet. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
A club or hall near Hillstreet gives space for everyone and parking for the van. If the funeral is at a church such as St Anne's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Hillstreet; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Hillstreet.
Wherever your wake is in SO40, we can fry fresh for your guests. Close by, we cover wakes in Ower (1 mile west), Wigley (1 mile north-west), Totton (2 miles south), Winsor (2 miles south-west) and Netley Marsh (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (6 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Also near Hillstreet
More for events in Hillstreet
Who books funeral and wake catering in Hillstreet?
It takes one job off a very long list.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Totton station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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