Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Springvale, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Springvale.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
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Funeral and wake catering in Springvale, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Whether it is celebrations of life and wakes at home, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Around Springvale, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In winter, it’s dark in Springvale by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Arranging a wake in Springvale
Springvale is about 3 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Across the SO23 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Springvale is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Springvale to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church Hall often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO23, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Boyne Rise, Springvale Road and Forbes Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Springvale we cover include Worthy Down (2 miles north-west), South Wonston (2 miles north-west), Stoke Charity (3 miles north), Hunton (4 miles north) and Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.7 miles south) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Springvale include Henry Beaufort School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cart And Horses Public House (0.8 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Springvale: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Springvale?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Springvale close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
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.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Towns and villages near Springvale
More for events in Springvale
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Allow for the service running over
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow a little extra
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Springvale?
It can be a fitting tribute.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 2.4 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- 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