Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Knapp events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Knapp.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
A chip van near Knapp
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Knapp
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. We’re frequently asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and remembrance gatherings, with mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Knapp, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Knapp?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For a service at a church like Church of St Mark, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Arranging a wake in Knapp
Knapp is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Around Knapp, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Knapp to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Ampfield (1 mile south-west), Broadgate (1 mile south-east), Gosport (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile north-west) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby, you will find White Horse Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Build in time for delays
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Knapp hosts choose us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Knapp
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Knapp
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Knapp
Other occasions in Knapp
FAQs for Knapp
What’s the nearest station to Knapp?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Knapp too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Knapp?
We do. We serve events in Knapp and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Knapp
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Sunset in Knapp is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Read more
- 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