Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Michelmersh, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Michelmersh and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Michelmersh?
Funeral and wake catering in Michelmersh, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. For life celebrations and memorial events and anniversaries, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Near Michelmersh, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
For event organisers in Michelmersh
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wakes in Michelmersh: venues and practical details
Michelmersh is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover Michelmersh as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.5 miles west.
For wakes in SO51, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Yew Tree Lane, Staff Road and Haccups Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Michelmersh, we also cover Timsbury (1 mile south), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Mottisfont (1 mile west) and Dunbridge (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (3 miles south) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Michelmersh includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Malthouse Inn (0.5 miles south)
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- 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.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Late-December sunset in Michelmersh is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Michelmersh? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Questions from Michelmersh
Which station is closest to Michelmersh?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Places near Michelmersh
What else we do in Michelmersh
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow a little extra
- Allow for the service running over
Remember the journey from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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