Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Winnall
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Winnall and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Pub wakes
- A tribute meal
Fresh fish and chips in Winnall
How our funeral and wake catering works in Winnall
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Typical bookings include remembering a loved one’s favourite food and pub wakes, serving sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In Winnall, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Winnall?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Winnall, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
Relatives driving in can use the M3 to reach Winnall.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Nearby places to Winnall
Other occasions in Winnall
Questions from Winnall
Can the van park in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Winnall?
Winchester station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you cover Winnall?
We do. We serve events in Winnall and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What the van needs
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:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Arranging a wake in Winnall
Winnall is about 1 mile north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. For a wake in Winnall, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Winnall. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Winchester station, about 1 mile west, is the nearest station. Families holding a service at Church of St John the Baptist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Anywhere in SO23, SO21 and SO20, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Moss Road, Water Lane and Imber Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the M3 close by, Winnall is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Winnall, we also cover Kings Worthy (2 miles north), Easton (2 miles north-east), Abbots Worthy (2 miles north), Temple Valley (2 miles east) and Morestead (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastleigh (7 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Winchester City Museum (0.8 miles west) and Wolvesey Castle (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Winnall includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Winnall include Leigh House Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Peter Symonds College (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups generally cost less per head, 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
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Winnall is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Winnall, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
- 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