Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Soberton, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Soberton and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
Book the van in Soberton
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Soberton
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Whether it is remembering a loved one’s favourite food and village hall wakes, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
Near Soberton, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Nearby places to Soberton
What else we do in Soberton
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Soberton?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Soberton
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Soberton
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Soberton questions
Is Soberton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Soberton from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Occasions we serve in Soberton
It can be a fitting tribute.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Soberton, people book us for events such as:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Arranging a wake in Soberton
Soberton is about 6 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. For wakes in Soberton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in SO32, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, Station Road and Long Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Droxford (1 mile north), Brockbridge (1 mile north), Soberton Heath (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include White Lion Inn (less than half a mile north)
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Soberton is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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