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Funeral and wake catering in North Hayling, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in North Hayling: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in North Hayling
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering in North Hayling, cooked to order
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. For celebrations of life and a tribute meal, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like North Hayling, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Nearby places to North Hayling
Also in North Hayling
Events we cater in North Hayling
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In summer, a wake in North Hayling has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Arranging a wake in North Hayling
North Hayling is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in North Hayling and nearby villages. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from North Hayling to Southampton (20 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Warblington station is about 2.1 miles away. North Hayling is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in PO11 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Church Lane, St Peter's Road and St Peter's Avenue, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Northney (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile west), Warblington (1 mile north) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (1.5 miles north). Open spaces near North Hayling include Hayling Billy.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
North Hayling questions
Which station is closest to North Hayling?
The closest is Warblington station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Could you trade in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van come to North Hayling?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including North Hayling. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
- 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