Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Park Gate events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Park Gate.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Park Gate
How our funeral and wake catering works in Park Gate
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and anniversary memorials, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Park Gate, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Check the hall has an urn
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Park Gate: halls, homes and travel
Park Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in Park Gate, and we will plan access and set-up. Park Gate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Margaret Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Park Gate is within about 3 miles of the sea.
We serve wakes across SO31. Whether your wake is on Station Road, Botley Road and Middle Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Park Gate we cover include Sarisbury (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south), Segensworth (1 mile east), Whiteley (1 mile north-east) and Swanwick (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and St Andrew's Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Park Gate include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.8 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Park Gate?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Park Gate
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Park Gate is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- 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.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Nearby places to Park Gate
More for events in Park Gate
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Park Gate
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Park Gate
How far is Park Gate from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Park Gate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
- 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