Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Upper Street
Funeral and wake catering in Upper Street: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in Upper Street?
Funeral and wake catering in Upper Street, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at home and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Upper Street, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Arranging a wake in Upper Street
Upper Street is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in Upper Street, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Upper Street is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Breamore (1 mile south-east), Upper Burgate (1 mile south), Woodgreen (2 miles east), Lower Burgate (2 miles south) and Tinkers Cross (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), Ringwood (8 miles south), Ashley (15 miles south-east), North Baddesley (15 miles east) and St Leonards (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.5 miles north).
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Bat and Ball pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Upper Street: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Upper Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Late-December sunset in Upper Street is about 4:05pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Upper Street? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Upper Street
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Upper Street?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
- 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