Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Northbrook events
Funeral and wake catering in Northbrook: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Northbrook
About our funeral and wake catering in Northbrook
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it’s remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at venues, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In rural Northbrook, home or the hall is usual. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Wakes in Northbrook: venues and practical details
Northbrook is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Northbrook and nearby villages. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Micheldever station is about 2.1 miles away.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Northbrook, we cover Micheldever (1 mile south-east), Stoke Charity (1 mile west), Hunton (2 miles west), Micheldever Station (2 miles north) and East Stratton (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to 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 (13 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Northbrook?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Northbrook. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Northbrook
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In Northbrook, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
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. You can use our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
FAQs for Northbrook
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Northbrook too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Northbrook?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Northbrook.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Where the van can park in Northbrook
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Northbrook
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Allow for the service running over
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Events we cater in Northbrook
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Northbrook and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at venues
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently 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’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Also near Northbrook
More for events in Northbrook
- 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