Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for The Frenches events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in The Frenches.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
A chip van near The Frenches
How our funeral and wake catering works in The Frenches
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Whether it is family meals after the service and anniversary memorials, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
Near The Frenches, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Arranging a wake in The Frenches
The Frenches is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. In and around The Frenches, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 2.5 miles north. A club or hall near The Frenches gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park.
Wherever your wake is in SO51, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside The Frenches, we also cover Shootash (1 mile east), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), West Wellow (2 miles south-west), East Wellow (2 miles south) and Blackhill (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Romsey Extra (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
Questions from The Frenches
Do you come out to small places like The Frenches?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to The Frenches?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Allow a little extra
- Plan seating for older guests
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In summer, a wake in The Frenches has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in The Frenches, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Where the van can park in The Frenches
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover The Frenches and the whole of Hampshire
Read how we price or the cost guide.
- 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