Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Hoe Gate
Funeral and wake catering in Hoe Gate: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in Hoe Gate
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hoe Gate
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Whether it’s wakes at home and gatherings at a village hall or club, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
In rural Hoe Gate, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Arranging a wake in Hoe Gate
Hoe Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hoe Gate. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Hoe Gate to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Portchester station, about 4.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in PO7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Southend (1 mile north-west), Hipley (1 mile south), Worlds End (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile west) and Soberton Heath (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Hoe Gate includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Working with your venue
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Hoe Gate; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Questions from Hoe Gate
Which station is closest to Hoe Gate?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Events we cater in Hoe Gate
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hoe Gate book the van for events such as:
- Family meals after the service
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
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
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near Hoe Gate
More for events in Hoe Gate
- 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