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Funeral and wake catering in Houghton, Hampshire
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 Houghton.
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Houghton
Events we cater in Houghton
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Houghton
Someone else can make the booking for you. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, serving cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Near Houghton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
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. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Arranging a wake in Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Houghton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.8 miles south of the centre.
We cover wakes in every part of SO20. From Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Boot Inn (within half a mile north)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Houghton; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
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Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Houghton questions
What’s the nearest station to Houghton?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Is Houghton close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Houghton and the whole of Hampshire
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow for the service running over
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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