Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Langley, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Langley and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Book the van in Langley
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Funeral and wake catering in Langley, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you. We’re often asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and scattering of ashes gatherings, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy.
Near Langley, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
For event organisers in Langley
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Langley
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Langley
What’s the nearest station to Langley?
Hamble station, about 4.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at St Francis?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Wake catering near Langley
Langley is about 4 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. For wakes in Langley, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Langley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Langley to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Francis frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Langley is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Langley, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in SO45 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your wake is on Chalewood Road, Hursley Drive and Bernwood Grove or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Langley we cover include Blackfield (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile north-west), Holbury (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile east) and Sprat's Down (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (5.8 miles north-east) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Langley includes Mill Hill and Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (2 miles north)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer evenings in Langley stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Occasions we serve in Langley
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 4.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Also near Langley
More for events in Langley
- 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