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Funeral and wake catering in Shirrell Heath, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Shirrell Heath.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
A chip van near Shirrell Heath
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Shirrell Heath
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We’re often asked to cater memorial gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
Near Shirrell Heath, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Summer evenings in Shirrell Heath stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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For event organisers in Shirrell Heath
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wake catering near Shirrell Heath
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Shirrell Heath will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Shirrell Heath is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We serve wakes across SO32. From High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Shirrell Heath includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile north-east)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Shirrell Heath
Do you come out to small places like Shirrell Heath?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Shirrell Heath?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Shirrell Heath?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Nearby places to Shirrell Heath
Also in Shirrell Heath
Events we cater in Shirrell Heath
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shirrell Heath and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 2.9 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
What affects the price in Shirrell Heath
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shirrell Heath?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Shirrell Heath
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- 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