Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in South Down, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in South Down: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
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A chip van near South Down
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Funeral and wake catering in South Down, cooked to order
It’s an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like South Down, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village 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.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in South Down
What’s the nearest station to South Down?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like South Down?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
For event organisers in South Down
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wake catering near South Down
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. In and around South Down, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
We take the van to wakes all over the SO21 postcode area. From Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near South Down include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in South Down is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near South Down
What else we do in South Down
Why choose a fish and chip van in South Down?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Plan for a few extra people
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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