Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Whitsbury, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Whitsbury and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at home
A chip van near Whitsbury
Common questions in Whitsbury
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Leonard?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Whitsbury?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
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.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Whitsbury
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. Whether it is memorial gatherings and gatherings after the committal, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
In a small place like Whitsbury, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Perfect for your wake in Whitsbury
It suits all ages.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Whitsbury and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For a service at a church like Church of St Leonard, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, 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. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Whitsbury and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
Also near Whitsbury
What else we do in Whitsbury
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer evenings in Whitsbury stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:05pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Whitsbury, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Whitsbury
Whitsbury is in Hampshire. From the centre of Whitsbury to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Whitsbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Whitsbury to Southampton (19 miles away).
Anywhere in SP6, we can fry fresh for your guests. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Rockbourne (1 mile south-west), Damerham (2 miles south-west), Sandleheath (3 miles south), Ashford (3 miles south) and Alderholt (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), Ringwood (9 miles south), Fordingbridge (3 miles south), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (3.4 miles south-east) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.2 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cart Wheel Public House (within half a mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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 will confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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