Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Soberton Heath, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Soberton Heath and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Soberton Heath events
Funeral and wake catering in Soberton Heath, cooked to order
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include village hall wakes and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, with haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Near Soberton Heath, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In Soberton Heath, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Soberton Heath: venues and practical details
Soberton Heath is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Soberton Heath will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in SO32 and PO17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Forester Road, May Bush Lane and Heath Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Southend (1 mile east), Woodend (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile south), Kingsmead (1 mile west) and Mislingford (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Soberton Heath include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Bold Forester Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Nearby places to Soberton Heath
Other occasions in Soberton Heath
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Common questions in Soberton Heath
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Soberton Heath from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Can the van come to Soberton Heath?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Soberton Heath is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Allow a little extra
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask the venue about the van
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Soberton Heath and across Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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