Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Privett, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Privett: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
Book the van in Privett
How our funeral and wake catering works in Privett
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We’re often asked to cater wakes at venues and life celebrations, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In Privett, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Privett: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Privett?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Privett?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
After a service at St Faith's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
Why choose a fish and chip van in Privett?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Privett
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Privett; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Privett
Other occasions in Privett
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Wakes in Privett: venues and practical details
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Privett or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 2.3 miles away. Privett is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in PO12 and PO13, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a wake at a home on Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Privett we cover include Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Privett include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bay House School (0.5 miles south) and St Vincent College (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Wiltshire Lamb pub (0.5 miles east)
Where the van can park in Privett
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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