Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Beauworth
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Beauworth and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Beauworth?
Funeral and wake catering in Beauworth, cooked to order
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. We serve gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and family meals after the service.
For a wake near Beauworth, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Occasions we serve in Beauworth
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Beauworth and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
Families holding a service at Church of St James often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Late-December sunset in Beauworth is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
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, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let us know of any allergies
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Wake catering near Beauworth
Beauworth is about 6 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. From the centre of Beauworth to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area. Close by, we cover wakes in Cheriton (2 miles north-east), Hinton Ampner (2 miles north-east), Bramdean (3 miles north-east), Warnford (3 miles south-east) and New Alresford (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles west), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (10 miles west).
Open spaces near Beauworth include Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Milbury's pub (1 mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Beauworth
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Beauworth?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Beauworth hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Beauworth
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Beauworth close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What affects the price in Beauworth
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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