Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Langstone events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Langstone and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in Langstone
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Langstone
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. For family meals after the service and wakes at home, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Langstone, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Arranging a wake in Langstone
Langstone is about 2 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Langstone is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Langstone to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Havant station is about 1.1 miles away. After a service at Saint Nicholas' Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Langstone is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in PO9 and PO11, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Mill Lane, Langstone Road and Langstone High Street; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Langstone include the A3023, so getting the van to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Langstone, we also cover Warblington (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile south-east), Denvilles (1 mile north-east), Stoke (1 mile south) and North Hayling (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Havant Museum (0.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Langstone include Warblington School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile east)
Occasions we serve in Langstone
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Relatives driving in can use the A3023 to reach Langstone.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Places near Langstone
Other occasions in Langstone
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Langstone; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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’ll work through them with you.
What affects the price in Langstone
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Langstone
We are gathering after a service at Saint Nicholas' Chapel: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Langstone?
Havant station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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