Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Leigh Park, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Leigh Park and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Leigh Park?
About our funeral and wake catering in Leigh Park
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. For anniversary memorials and a wake at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
In Leigh Park, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Leigh Park
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Wakes in Leigh Park: venues and practical details
Leigh Park is about 1 mile north of Havant, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Leigh Park will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Leigh Park to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Francis or St Albans Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We take the van to wakes all over the PO9 postcode area. Local streets include Riders Lane, Iping Avenue and Sunwood Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Havant (1 mile south), Durrants (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Rowlands Castle (2 miles north-east) and Langstone (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.3 miles south). Within reach you will find Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Park Community School (0.6 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
Questions from Leigh Park
We’re gathering after a service at St Francis: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Leigh Park close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Leigh Park, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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More for events in Leigh Park
- 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