Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in St Leonards, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across St Leonards and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
A chip van near St Leonards
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask the venue about the van
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
About our funeral and wake catering in St Leonards
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at venues.
Around St Leonards, 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 service is quick once we are up and running.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
St Leonards: halls, homes and travel
St Leonards is in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in St Leonards and nearby villages. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from St Leonards to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
St Leonards is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in BH24 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Cedar Avenue, Birch Close and Malmesbury Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Ashley Heath (1 mile north), St Ives (1 mile north-east), Matchams (1 mile south-east) and Avon Castle (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Lymington (14 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Stapehill Abbey (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose a fish and chip van in St Leonards?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near St Leonards
Other occasions in St Leonards
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Late-December sunset in St Leonards is about 4:05pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Common questions in St Leonards
We are gathering after a service at All Saints: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you trade in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in St Leonards?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
- 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