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Funeral and wake catering in Ashurst Bridge, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Ashurst Bridge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A chip van near Ashurst Bridge
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ashurst Bridge
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and a wake at the family home.
In a small place like Ashurst Bridge, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Perfect for your wake in Ashurst Bridge
It can be a fitting tribute.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Ashurst Bridge and Hampshire:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like Church of St Matthew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
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 to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Ashurst Bridge? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask the venue about the van
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
FAQs for Ashurst Bridge
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Matthew: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Ashurst Bridge?
The closest is Totton station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Ashurst Bridge; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Wakes in Ashurst Bridge: venues and practical details
Ashurst Bridge is about 1 mile south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Wakes in Ashurst Bridge are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Totton station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Ashurst Bridge is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Ashurst Bridge is within about 6 miles of the sea.
We take the van to wakes all over the SO40 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Ashurst Bridge, we also cover Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north-east), Hounsdown (1 mile south-east), Woodlands (1 mile south-west) and Winsor (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south) and National Dairy Museum (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Ashurst Bridge includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (0.7 miles north-west)
What else we do in Ashurst Bridge
- 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