Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Upham, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Lower Upham and across Hampshire.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering for Lower Upham events
About our funeral and wake catering in Lower Upham
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Whether it is family meals after the service and village hall wakes, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Lower Upham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Lower Upham: halls, homes and travel
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wakes in Lower Upham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lower Upham to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Hedge End station is about 3.4 miles away.
For wakes in SO32, we just need to know where the van can park. From Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Lower Upham, we also cover Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Upham includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.2 miles south-west)
Questions from Lower Upham
Is Lower Upham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Lower Upham from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Lower Upham?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we’re available.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Occasions we serve in Lower Upham
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lower Upham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
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Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow for the service running over
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- We cover Lower Upham and the whole of Hampshire
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or SO32 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. In Lower Upham, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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