Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Bashley
Funeral and wake catering in Bashley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Bashley
How our funeral and wake catering works in Bashley
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include remembering a loved one’s favourite food and family meals after the service, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In rural Bashley, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Bashley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Bashley
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Bashley: halls, homes and travel
Bashley is in Hampshire. For wakes in Bashley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Bashley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For a service at a church like St John, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Bashley, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Bashley is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the BH25 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From St Johns Road, Ossemsley South Drive and Bashley Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Ossemsley (1 mile north-west), Wootton (1 mile north-west), Ashley (1 mile south-east), Tiptoe (1 mile east) and Mead End (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (5 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Bashley includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local schools include Tiptoe Primary School (1 mile east) and The Arnewood School (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north)
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. A wake in Bashley in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:05pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Occasions we serve in Bashley
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Village hall wakes
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, New Milton station is about 1.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
Bashley: your questions answered
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve near the sea around Bashley?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Bashley
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Build in time for delays
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Also in Bashley
- 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