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Funeral and Wake Catering for Meonstoke events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Meonstoke.
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Meonstoke
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and anniversary memorials, serving gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake near Meonstoke, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Summer evenings in Meonstoke stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Meonstoke? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Meonstoke?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Build in time for delays
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Occasions we serve in Meonstoke
It works for everyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Meonstoke and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at Church of St Andrew often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
Towns and villages near Meonstoke
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Questions from Meonstoke
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Meonstoke close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
Wakes in Meonstoke: venues and practical details
Meonstoke is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. People in Meonstoke book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Meonstoke is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Meonstoke to Southampton (12 miles away).
We cover wakes in every part of SO32 and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as High Street, Oxendown and Fry's Lane, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Corhampton (1 mile north), Exton (1 mile north), Brockbridge (1 mile south-west), Droxford (1 mile south-west) and Soberton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Bucks Head pub (under half a mile north-west)
- 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