Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Wintershill events
Funeral and wake catering in Wintershill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
Book the van in Wintershill
Funeral and wake catering in Wintershill, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at home and family meals after the service, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Wintershill, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wintershill
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
After a funeral in Wintershill
Wintershill is about 2 miles west of Bishop's Waltham, in Hampshire. Wintershill is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Wintershill is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in SO32 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Scivier's Lane, Durley Hall Lane and The Crescent; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Durley Street (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south), Ashton (2 miles east) and Upham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Wintershill include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Wintershill?
It can be a fitting tribute.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Hedge End station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Wintershill
Is Wintershill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Wintershill from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wintershill.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wintershill?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. 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 Wintershill
- Events in Wintershill and across Hampshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Wintershill
Also in Wintershill
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In winter, it is dark in Wintershill by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan seating for older guests
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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