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Funeral and Wake Catering in Titchfield Common
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Titchfield Common and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering in Titchfield Common
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Funeral and wake catering in Titchfield Common, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary memorials and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In Titchfield Common, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Nearby places to Titchfield Common
Other occasions in Titchfield Common
Common questions in Titchfield Common
Which station is closest to Titchfield Common?
The closest is Swanwick station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Titchfield Common close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Titchfield Common: halls, homes and travel
Titchfield Common is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of Titchfield Common to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Titchfield Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St John, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 3 miles of Titchfield Common, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in PO14 and SO31 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wake could be at a house on Balliol Close, Abshot Road and Clarendon Crescent, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Abshot (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-east) and Titchfield (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.7 miles east) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Titchfield Common includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Schools near Titchfield Common include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles west)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Titchfield Common?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 1.5 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
For event organisers in Titchfield Common
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In summer, a wake in Titchfield Common has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Titchfield Common and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Keep the serving time flexible
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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