Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in North Street, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in North Street.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near North Street
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. 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.
About our funeral and wake catering in North Street
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. For scattering of ashes gatherings and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like North Street, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Nearby places to North Street
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Occasions we serve in North Street
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in North Street book the van for occasions like:
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask the venue about the van
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A table of photos helps people talk.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
North Street questions
Is North Street close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like North Street?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Wake catering near North Street
North Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover North Street as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from North Street to Southampton (18 miles away).
We take the van to wakes all over SO24 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover wakes in Gilbert Street (1 mile south-east), Ropley (1 mile south), Ropley Dean (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile east) and Charlwood (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near North Street include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in North Street is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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