Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Bar End events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Bar End and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
Book the van in Bar End
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bar End
Services often run over, and we will work around the service and the family. For life celebrations and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
In a small place like Bar End, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Also near Bar End
What else we do in Bar End
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall has an urn
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Where the van can park in Bar End
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Wakes in Bar End: venues and practical details
Bar End is about 1 mile south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in Bar End, and we will plan access and set-up. Bar End is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Bar End to Southampton (10 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A31 to reach Bar End. If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in SO23 and SO21 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a wake on streets such as Vale Road, Domum Road and Portal Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Bar End include the A31, so getting the van to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Bar End, we cover Highcliffe (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north) and Stanmore (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (0.6 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (less than half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Bar End include Leigh House Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Heart in Hand pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Bar End
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Bar End and the whole of Hampshire
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price or the cost guide.
FAQs for Bar End
Which station is closest to Bar End?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
How far is Bar End from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Summer evenings in Bar End stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: 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