Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Nob's Crook, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Nob's Crook? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after the service
Book the van in Nob's Crook
Funeral and wake catering in Nob's Crook, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. We are often asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and life celebrations, serving sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In rural Nob's Crook, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Arranging a wake in Nob's Crook
Nob's Crook is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Across the SO21 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Nob's Crook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Nob's Crook to Southampton (6 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Eastleigh station, about 2.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in SO21, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Nob's Crook we cover include Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile west) and Crowdhill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles north) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Nob's Crook include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox & Hounds pub (1 mile south-east)
Events we cater in Nob's Crook
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Sunset in Nob's Crook is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Nob's Crook? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Towns and villages near Nob's Crook
What else we do in Nob's Crook
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Nob's Crook
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask the venue about the van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Common questions in Nob's Crook
How far is Nob's Crook from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
- 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