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Funeral and Wake Catering for St Cross events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in St Cross.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in St Cross?
Funeral and wake catering in St Cross, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it’s gatherings after the committal and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake in a place like St Cross, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in St Cross
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near St Cross
More for events in St Cross
Who books funeral and wake catering in St Cross?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in St Cross and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at venues
After a service at St. Cross Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In St Cross, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price and the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in St Cross
St Cross is about 1 mile south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in St Cross will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from St Cross to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.3 miles north.
Wakes anywhere in SO22 and SO23 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Edgar Road, Hubert Road and Grange Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Badger Farm (1 mile west), Stanmore (1 mile north-west), Winchester (1 mile north), Bar End (1 mile east) and Highcliffe (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Kings' School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn Public House (under half a mile south)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Common questions in St Cross
Can you serve after a service at St. Cross Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is St Cross close to London?
About 62 miles from central London.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can the van come to St Cross?
We do. St Cross is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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