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Funeral and wake catering in Stone, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Stone and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Stone
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Stone
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
How our funeral and wake catering works in Stone
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and scattering of ashes gatherings.
In a small place like Stone, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Stone is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in Stone
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
After a service at St Francis, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there’s a minimum
Stone questions
Do you come out to small places like Stone?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at St Francis?
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.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can the van come to Stone?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Stone is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Stone: halls, homes and travel
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Stone or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Stone is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Stone to Southampton (9 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Stone; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Stone.
Wherever your wake is in SO45, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For wakes just outside Stone, we cover Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Stone
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Have napkins and bins ready.
- 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