Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Abbots Worthy, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Abbots Worthy.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering in Abbots Worthy
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
Remember the journey from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Abbots Worthy
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and a tribute meal, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake near Abbots Worthy, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
For event organisers in Abbots Worthy
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often 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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wake catering near Abbots Worthy
Abbots Worthy is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in the SO21 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Abbots Worthy is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in SO21, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your wake is on Park Lane, Basingstoke Road and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Abbots Worthy, we also cover Kings Worthy (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south-east), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east), Winnall (2 miles south) and Itchen Abbas (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Henry Beaufort School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Cart And Horses Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Abbots Worthy
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Abbots Worthy and Hampshire:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Pub wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Questions from Abbots Worthy
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
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’ll gather.
Is Abbots Worthy too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van come to Abbots Worthy?
We do. We serve events in Abbots Worthy and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Abbots Worthy; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Abbots Worthy. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Events in Abbots Worthy and across Hampshire
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
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What else we do in Abbots Worthy
- 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