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Funeral and wake catering in Purbrook Heath, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Purbrook Heath: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
Fresh fish and chips in Purbrook Heath
How our funeral and wake catering works in Purbrook Heath
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and a tribute meal.
In rural Purbrook Heath, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
For event organisers in Purbrook Heath
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or PO7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Sunset in Purbrook Heath 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Purbrook Heath
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
After a service at Church of St John, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Purbrook Heath
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
After a funeral in Purbrook Heath
Purbrook Heath is about 1 mile west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. For a wake in Purbrook Heath, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Purbrook Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Cosham station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre.
Anywhere in PO7, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Newlands Lane and Purbrook Heath Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Widley (1 mile south), Purbrook (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile north-east), Furzeley Corner (2 miles north) and Drayton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Hedge End (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Purbrook Heath include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Purbrook Heath include Purbrook Park School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include George Inn (1 mile south)
Purbrook Heath questions
What’s the nearest station to Purbrook Heath?
Cosham station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre.
How far is Purbrook Heath from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you right away whether we are available.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
- 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