Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Little Posbrook events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Little Posbrook.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Little Posbrook
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Little Posbrook
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after the committal and small family memorials, with pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In rural Little Posbrook, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In summer, a wake in Little Posbrook has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Questions from Little Posbrook
Is Little Posbrook close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve near the sea around Little Posbrook?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Little Posbrook?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wakes in Little Posbrook: venues and practical details
Little Posbrook is about 2 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Bookings in Little Posbrook come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 4 miles of Little Posbrook.
We take the van to wakes all over PO14. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Titchfield (1 mile north), Abshot (1 mile north-west), Hill Head (1 mile south-east), Stubbington (1 mile south-east) and Titchfield Common (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Totton (13 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Crofton School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Coach & Horses pub (1 mile north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- 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