Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Warblington events
Funeral and wake catering in Warblington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
A chip van near Warblington
About our funeral and wake catering in Warblington
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include memorial events and anniversaries and a wake at the family home, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Warblington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. A wake in Warblington in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Wakes in Warblington: venues and practical details
Warblington is about 2 miles south-west of Emsworth, in Hampshire. For wakes in Warblington, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Warblington to Southampton (19 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Warblington station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles of Warblington.
We cover wakes in every part of PO9 and PO11. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Langstone (1 mile west), Northney (1 mile south), Denvilles (1 mile north), North Hayling (1 mile south) and Stoke (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and Havant Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Warblington School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile west)
What else we do in Warblington
Events we cater in Warblington
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as St Thomas à Becket Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Warblington
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
For event organisers in Warblington
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
We start when you give the word.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Common questions in Warblington
Can the van park in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Warblington from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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 confirm the rest.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you come to Warblington?
Yes, we do. Warblington is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
- 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