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Funeral and wake catering in Hundred Acres, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Hundred Acres.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering for Hundred Acres events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hundred Acres
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, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Hundred Acres, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hundred Acres?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Hundred Acres hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Hundred Acres and across Hampshire
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Perfect for your wake in Hundred Acres
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For family travelling by train, Fareham station, about 3.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Hundred Acres; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- 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.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Where the van can park in Hundred Acres
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hundred Acres
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Hundred Acres
Is Hundred Acres close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hundred Acres?
Fareham station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Wakes in Hundred Acres: venues and practical details
Hundred Acres is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. People in Hundred Acres book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Hundred Acres is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in PO17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Hundred Acres Road and Southwick Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Hundred Acres, we also cover North Boarhunt (1 mile south-east), Wickham Common (1 mile south-west), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west), Welborne (2 miles south-west) and Boarhunt (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hundred Acres include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
For event organisers in Hundred Acres
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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