Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hook, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Hook.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Hook
Funeral and wake catering in Hook, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. We’re frequently asked to cater a tribute meal and pub wakes, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Hook, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Perfect for your wake in Hook
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Swanwick station, about 2.2 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Hook questions
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Hook close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you come to Hook?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Hook. For a quote, use our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Hook: halls, homes and travel
Hook is about 1 mile south-east of Warsash, in Hampshire. For wakes in Hook, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Hook. Hook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Hook; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Hook is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO31 and PO14, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Abshot (1 mile east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Locks Heath (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Castle (1.8 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.6 miles north)
Towns and villages near Hook
Other occasions in Hook
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. 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 book our van in Hook
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow a little extra
We serve when people are ready.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Hook; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, 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