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Funeral and Wake Catering for The Hangers events
Funeral and wake catering in The Hangers: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
Fresh fish and chips in The Hangers
Funeral and wake catering in The Hangers, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and wakes at church halls and clubs, with mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy.
In a small place like The Hangers, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Events we cater in The Hangers
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take around The Hangers:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For family travelling by train, Botley station is about 4.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
Also near The Hangers
What else we do in The Hangers
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Common questions in The Hangers
Is The Hangers close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to The Hangers?
Botley station, about 4.7 miles south-west of the centre.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
What if we do not know numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow a little extra
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Why choose a fish and chip van in The Hangers?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in The Hangers
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in The Hangers; make sure 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.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or SO32 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
After a funeral in The Hangers
The Hangers is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in The Hangers will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. The Hangers is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of SO32. If your venue is just outside The Hangers, we also cover Dean (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south) and Droxford (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around The Hangers includes Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2 miles south)
- 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