Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Bagnum
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bagnum? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
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Funeral and wake catering in Bagnum, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We are often asked to cater gatherings after the committal and remembrance gatherings, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Bagnum, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Bagnum is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:05pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Wakes in Bagnum: venues and practical details
Bagnum is about 2 miles south-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. People in Bagnum book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Bagnum to Southampton (17 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Bagnum, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in BH24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Crow (1 mile north), Upper Kingston (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile north), Foulford (2 miles north) and Ringwood (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (10 miles south-east), New Milton (6 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (7 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Bagnum includes St Catherine's Hill and Linbrook Lake.
Bagnum questions
Do you come out to small places like Bagnum?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Bagnum?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- 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 booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Places near Bagnum
More for events in Bagnum
Occasions we serve in Bagnum
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
Before you book anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Bagnum hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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