Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Sprat's Down
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Sprat's Down and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Sprat's Down
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and village hall wakes, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In rural Sprat's Down, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
After a funeral in Sprat's Down
Sprat's Down is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. We cover Sprat's Down as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Hamble station, about 4 miles north, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Sprat's Down, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 4 miles of Sprat's Down.
Wakes anywhere in SO45 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Sprat's Down we cover include Calshot (1 mile east), Stonehills (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile south), Hillhead (1 mile east) and Ashlett (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Falcon Hotel (1 mile north)
Questions from Sprat's Down
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve after a service at St George?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van come to Sprat's Down?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Sprat's Down is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically 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 you get to enjoy the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Sprat's Down?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For a service at a church like St George, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Build in time for delays
We serve when people are ready.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In summer, a wake in Sprat's Down has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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