Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Micheldever
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Micheldever and across Hampshire.
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Micheldever
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Micheldever, cooked to order
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. Whether it is wakes at home and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
In rural Micheldever, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Wake catering near Micheldever
Micheldever is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wakes in Micheldever are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Micheldever is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Micheldever to Southampton (17 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wherever your wake is in SO21, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Duke Street, Barron Close and Rook Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Micheldever, we cover Northbrook (1 mile north-west), East Stratton (2 miles east), Stoke Charity (2 miles west), Hunton (2 miles west) and Micheldever Station (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (12 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub (less than half a mile south)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Micheldever?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Micheldever and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 2.2 miles north.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or SO21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Micheldever questions
Do you come out to small places like Micheldever?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we’re available.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in Micheldever by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Nearby places to Micheldever
What else we do in Micheldever
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Micheldever and the whole of Hampshire
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- 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