Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Sarisbury, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Sarisbury and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Book the van in Sarisbury
Organising for someone else?
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: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
About our funeral and wake catering in Sarisbury
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Whether it is gatherings at home after a funeral and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Sarisbury, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Sarisbury and across Hampshire
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Perfect for your wake in Sarisbury
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 0.7 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Sarisbury
How far is Sarisbury from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Sarisbury?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Sarisbury
More for events in Sarisbury
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In summer, a wake in Sarisbury has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Wake catering near Sarisbury
Sarisbury is about 3 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Sarisbury will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Sarisbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Sarisbury to Southampton (6 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 2 miles of Sarisbury, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the SO31 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Woodlands Close, Bridge Road and Painswick Close, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-east) and Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
A little further out are Coldeast (within half a mile south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Old Ship Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
- 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