Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Awbridge
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Awbridge and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Awbridge?
About our funeral and wake catering in Awbridge
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. Whether it is a tribute meal and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Awbridge, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Mention allergies you know about
- Build in time for delays
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Awbridge
Other occasions in Awbridge
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Awbridge: halls, homes and travel
Awbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover Awbridge as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Awbridge to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.5 miles north.
Anywhere in SO51, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Romsey Road, Spring Field and Danes Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Awbridge, we also cover Carter's Clay (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile north-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north), Timsbury (2 miles north-east) and Mottisfont (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Awbridge include Stanbridge Earls School (1 mile south-east) and Embley (1.9 miles south)
Awbridge questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Awbridge?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Events we cater in Awbridge
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family meals after the service
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Late-December sunset in Awbridge is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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