Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Kingsmead, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Kingsmead: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Kingsmead events
Common questions in Kingsmead
Do you come out to small places like Kingsmead?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Kingsmead?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4 miles away.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you come to Kingsmead?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Kingsmead is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Kingsmead
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. Typical bookings include scattering of ashes gatherings and remembrance gatherings, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Kingsmead, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What affects the price in Kingsmead
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Kingsmead, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Kingsmead: halls, homes and travel
Kingsmead is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. For wakes in Kingsmead, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Kingsmead is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO17. Other places close to Kingsmead we cover include Woodend (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile north), Shirrell Heath (1 mile west), Soberton Heath (1 mile east) and Shedfield (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Roebuck pub (less than half a mile south)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Kingsmead?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at venues
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 4 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. A wake in Kingsmead in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow for the service running over
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Remember the journey from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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