Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Northington
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Northington.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
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About our funeral and wake catering in Northington
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. For pub wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Northington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In winter, it is dark in Northington by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Working with your venue
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Northington?
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
These are some of the bookings we take in Northington and Hampshire:
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
After a service at Church of St John the Evangelist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Northington
Also in Northington
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Northington hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Northington
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Northington close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Wakes in Northington: venues and practical details
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. For a wake in Northington, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Northington to Southampton (17 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.6 miles north-west.
For wakes in SO24, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack Inn (within half a mile north-east)
- 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