Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Waterlooville events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Waterlooville? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Waterlooville
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Waterlooville
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and village hall wakes.
In a town like Waterlooville, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. The van parks on the drive or in the car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
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:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Wakes in Waterlooville: venues and practical details
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. We cover Waterlooville as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Waterlooville is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
After a service at Saint George's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in PO7 and PO8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Waterlooville, we cover Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Waterlooville includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Denmead Queen pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Where the van can park in Waterlooville
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. A wake in Waterlooville in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Waterlooville and the whole of Hampshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Waterlooville
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Waterlooville
What’s the nearest station to Waterlooville?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Saint George's: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Perfect for your wake in Waterlooville
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Waterlooville book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Bedhampton station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- 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