Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Priddy's Hard, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Priddy's Hard? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Priddy's Hard?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Priddy's Hard
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it is village hall wakes and wakes at venues, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
In rural Priddy's Hard, home or the hall is usual. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
For event organisers in Priddy's Hard
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Wake catering near Priddy's Hard
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. People in Priddy's Hard book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Priddy's Hard is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Priddy's Hard to Southampton (14 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Priddy's Hard is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in PO12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Priddy's Hard, we also cover Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Southsea (2.2 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Priddy's Hard include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Elson Junior School (0.9 miles north-west) and Brune Park Community School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Windsor Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Priddy's Hard questions
Which station is closest to Priddy's Hard?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Towns and villages near Priddy's Hard
What else we do in Priddy's Hard
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Priddy's Hard and the whole of Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
Remember the journey from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. Sunset in Priddy's Hard is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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