Hampshire · England

Funeral and wake catering in Longstock, Hampshire

From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Longstock.

A wake at the family home
Celebrations of life
Anniversary memorials

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Funeral and wake catering in Longstock

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What happens on the day

Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. A wake in Longstock in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.

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.
The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.

Before we arrive

Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Share the timings for the day
Ensure the van can get in

Getting a price

Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.

Tell us about your event

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How much does a fish and chip van cost to hire?

How our funeral and wake catering works in Longstock

After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it is celebrations of life and anniversary memorials, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.

In rural Longstock, home or the hall is usual. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.

Area: Longstock (SO20)
Region: Hampshire
On the menu: Fish and chips, sausages, pies
Sides: Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
Price: Contact us for a quote
Last updated: 24 October 2026

An outdoor table full of sharing plates and drinks

Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Longstock

Could you trade in Longstock Park?

Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.

Is Longstock close to London?

Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.

Can you be flexible on the day?

Of course. We start when you’re ready.

How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Longstock?

We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.

Can you park on the road outside?

That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.

What do we need to supply?

Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.

Where do you take the van?

We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.

Do you do anything other than fish?

There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.

Working with your venue

Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.

Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.

Events we cater in Longstock

It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.

Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Longstock book the van for occasions like:

A tribute meal
Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Wakes at home
Village hall wakes

Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.

What to look for in a quote

A clear list of what’s included
Payment terms and deposit
Whether VAT is included
Whether there’s a minimum

Choosing a fish and chip van

Should I sort the food myself?

Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.

A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.

Food your guests will love

Haddock and chips

Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.

Gravy

In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.

Looking after everyone

We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:

Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Confirm the van can park at the hall
Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Have chairs for those who need them

Afterwards, we leave quietly.

A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.

Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?

Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.

What you get with us

Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Hot food handed straight over
Bookings across Hampshire, including Longstock
Cod, haddock, sausages and pies

Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.

After a funeral in Longstock

Longstock is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings in Longstock come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Longstock to Southampton (15 miles away).

Wherever your wake is in SO20, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Leckford (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles north-east), Cottonworth (2 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).