Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Hipley
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Hipley.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
A chip van near Hipley
About our funeral and wake catering in Hipley
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it is memorial events and anniversaries and family meals after the service, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In rural Hipley, home or the hall is usual. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hipley
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Hipley
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Wakes in Hipley: venues and practical details
Hipley is about 4 miles west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Hipley will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hipley to Southampton (12 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Portchester station, about 3.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in PO7, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Hipley, we also cover Worlds End (1 mile east), Hoe Gate (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Southend (1 mile north) and Soberton Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (4.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hipley
Is Hipley close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Hipley?
Portchester station, about 3.6 miles south of the centre.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you come to Hipley?
We do. We serve events in Hipley and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
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.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Events we cater in Hipley
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In winter, it’s dark in Hipley by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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- 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