Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Lockerley
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Lockerley and the surrounding area.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book the van in Lockerley
Funeral and wake catering in Lockerley, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Whether it is memorial gatherings and scattering of ashes gatherings, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
In rural Lockerley, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask the venue about the van
- Mention allergies you know about
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lockerley?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Lockerley
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Lockerley
What else we do in Lockerley
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Lockerley?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 1.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Wakes in Lockerley: venues and practical details
Lockerley is about 5 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover Lockerley as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lockerley to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St John, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
For wakes in SO51, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a wake on streets such as Butlers Close, Oval Road and Clem's Way, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Carter's Clay (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile east), Mottisfont (2 miles east), Kimbridge (2 miles east) and Awbridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Kings Arms Public House (under half a mile east)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Lockerley
Do you come out to small places like Lockerley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer evenings in Lockerley stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
- 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