Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Beaulieu, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Beaulieu? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
Book the van in Beaulieu
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We start when you give the word.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Beaulieu
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. On the menu are gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at church halls and clubs and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
In rural Beaulieu, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
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About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Beaulieu is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Beaulieu hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Beaulieu?
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
These are some of the bookings we take in Beaulieu and Hampshire:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 3.4 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
FAQs for Beaulieu
Which station is closest to Beaulieu?
Beaulieu Road station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Beaulieu too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Beaulieu?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
For event organisers in Beaulieu
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wake catering near Beaulieu
Beaulieu is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Bookings in Beaulieu come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Beaulieu is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Beaulieu to Southampton (7 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Beaulieu; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Beaulieu, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in SO42, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as High Street, Palace Lane and Hatchet Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Beaulieu we cover include Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-east), The Hummicks (1 mile south-east), Furzey Lodge (1 mile west), East Boldre (1 mile south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (within half a mile north-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Montagu Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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