Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Sparsholt, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Sparsholt? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Sparsholt
Funeral and wake catering in Sparsholt, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include wakes at home and scattering of ashes gatherings, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Sparsholt, home or the hall is usual. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Sparsholt
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Sparsholt?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Sparsholt book the van for events such as:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 2.7 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In winter, it’s dark in Sparsholt by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Sparsholt
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Stephen?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Sparsholt from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Wakes in Sparsholt: venues and practical details
Sparsholt is about 3 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Sparsholt as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Sparsholt is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Stephen, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in SO21 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Home Lane, Church Lane and Woodman Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Westley (1 mile north-west), Littleton (1 mile north-east), Harestock (2 miles east), Weeke (2 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south) and Hedge End (12 miles south).
A little further out are Winchester Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Sparsholt include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Sparsholt include Kings' School (2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile east)
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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What else we do in Sparsholt
- 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