Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Wigley
Funeral and wake catering in Wigley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering in Wigley
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Wigley
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. For a tribute meal and memorial gatherings, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Wigley, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
FAQs for Wigley
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Wigley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wigley.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Wigley?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Wigley; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you’re 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Wigley? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Places near Wigley
Also in Wigley
Perfect for your wake in Wigley
It takes one job off a very long list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Wigley, people book us for events such as:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
Local halls and clubs near Wigley can host a wake if home is too small.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Where the van can park in Wigley
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Wigley: halls, homes and travel
Wigley is about 3 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Wigley to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Wigley to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Totton station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Wigley, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51. Other places close to Wigley we cover include Ower (1 mile south), Hillstreet (1 mile south-east), East Wellow (2 miles north-west), Blackhill (2 miles north-west) and Copythorne (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Totton (3 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east), Hedge End (11 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Wigley and the whole of Hampshire
- Hot food handed straight over
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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