Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Palestine events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Palestine.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Palestine
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Palestine
How far is Palestine from London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Leonard: can you come?
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.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Palestine
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and village hall wakes.
In rural Palestine, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Palestine
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Palestine
Other occasions in Palestine
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In Palestine, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Palestine? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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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. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan seating for older guests
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Perfect for your wake in Palestine
It takes one job off a very long list.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
For a service at a church like Church of St Leonard, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Arranging a wake in Palestine
Palestine is in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Palestine. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Palestine to Southampton (20 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Palestine has its own station, Grateley station.
We serve wakes across the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, Streetway Road and Campbell Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Grateley (1 mile north-east), Quarley (2 miles north), Over Wallop (2 miles south-east), Fox (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
The countryside around Palestine includes Quarley Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
- 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