Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Old Netley, Hampshire
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Old Netley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
Book the van in Old Netley
Funeral and wake catering in Old Netley, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We’re often asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings at a village hall or club, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural Old Netley, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
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
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Allow a little extra
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Common questions in Old Netley
Is Old Netley close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Old Netley.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Also in Old Netley
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Old Netley; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
After a funeral in Old Netley
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Around Old Netley, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Old Netley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east, is the nearest station. Old Netley is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Old Netley, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the SO31 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
A little further out are Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Old Netley includes Netley Common.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Mayfield (0.9 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Linden Tree pub (under half a mile 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