Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in West Meon
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in West Meon.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Planning an event in West Meon?
Funeral and wake catering in West Meon, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. For gatherings after scattering ashes and village hall wakes, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near West Meon, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
After a funeral in West Meon
West Meon is about 7 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in West Meon, and we will plan access and set-up. West Meon is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
West Meon is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in GU32 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From High Street, Station Road and Headon View or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to West Meon we cover include Drayton (2 miles east), Filmore Hill (2 miles north-east), Bailey Green (3 miles north-east), Privett (3 miles north-east) and West Tisted (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
The countryside around West Meon includes Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile south)
Towns and villages near West Meon
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Common questions in West Meon
Is West Meon too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Let us know of any allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Perfect for your wake in West Meon
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in West Meon
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover West Meon and the whole of Hampshire
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In winter, it’s dark in West Meon by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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