Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Sandy Balls events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Sandy Balls and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
Book the van in Sandy Balls
Funeral and wake catering in Sandy Balls, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. For remembering a loved one’s favourite food and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In a small place like Sandy Balls, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In winter, it is dark in Sandy Balls by about 4:05pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Allow a little extra
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Other occasions in Sandy Balls
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
FAQs for Sandy Balls
Is Sandy Balls too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at St Giles?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sandy Balls.
Do you cover Sandy Balls?
We do. Sandy Balls is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Occasions we serve in Sandy Balls
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
For a service at a church like St Giles, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there is a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
After a funeral in Sandy Balls
Sandy Balls is in Hampshire. For wakes in Sandy Balls, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Sandy Balls is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Sandy Balls is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in SP6, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Pines, River Road and Larch Row, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Godshill (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Stuckton (1 mile south-west) and Frogham (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.3 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fighting Cocks pub (0.5 miles east)
- 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