Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for West Town events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in West Town.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Book the van in West Town
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Funeral and wake catering in West Town, fried fresh
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a wake in a place like West Town, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in West Town?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 3.8 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Town?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. 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.
Why book our van in West Town
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover West Town and the whole of Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Common questions in West Town
Can you serve near the sea around West Town?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is West Town close to London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Late-December sunset in West Town is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Allow a little extra
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in West Town: venues and practical details
West Town is about 1 mile west of South Hayling, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in West Town. West Town is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. West Town is within about a mile of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over PO11 and the streets around it. Local streets include West Lane, Beach Road and Bacon Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to West Town we cover include South Hayling (1 mile east), Tourner Bury (1 mile east), Stoke (2 miles north), Tye (2 miles north-east) and North Hayling (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (7 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (10 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Eastney Beam Engine House (2.5 miles west) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (4 miles west). Open spaces near West Town include The Kench.
- Nearby schools include The Hayling College (0.7 miles north-east) and The Hayling College (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Newton House Hotel (within half a mile north)
- 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