Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in South Hayling
Planning fish and chips for the wake in South Hayling? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for South Hayling events
How our funeral and wake catering works in South Hayling
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes at venues and memorial events and anniversaries.
In South Hayling, the hall is often where people gather. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Occasions we serve in South Hayling
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Whatever the occasion in South Hayling, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let us know of any allergies
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
South Hayling questions
Can you serve near the sea around South Hayling?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to South Hayling?
Fratton station, about 4.3 miles west of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
After a funeral in South Hayling
South Hayling is about 5 miles east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Around South Hayling, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Fratton station, about 4.3 miles west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about a mile of South Hayling, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in PO11, we can bring the van to you. Your wake could be at a house on Church Road, Station Road and St Leonard's Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in West Town (1 mile west), Tourner Bury (1 mile north-east), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St James Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Eastney Beam Engine House (3.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Hayling Billy.
- Nearby schools include The Hayling College (0.5 miles north) and The Hayling College (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Newton House Hotel (0.6 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
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. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. A wake in South Hayling in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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More for events in South Hayling
- 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