Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Bedhampton events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Bedhampton and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Bedhampton
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
About our funeral and wake catering in Bedhampton
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and gatherings after the committal.
In Bedhampton, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
After a funeral in Bedhampton
Bedhampton is about 1 mile south-west of Havant, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO9, we can bring the van to you. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Bedhampton to Southampton (18 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Nicholas Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 6 miles of Bedhampton.
We cover wakes in every part of the PO9 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Palk Road, Knox Road and Mill Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Bedhampton, we cover Farlington (1 mile south-west), Purbrook (2 miles north-west), Drayton (2 miles west), Widley (2 miles west) and Waterlooville (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (7 miles south-west), Fareham (8 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (11 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Bedhampton includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bedhampton include Havant College (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Lion pub (within half a mile east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Bedhampton
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Bedhampton
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Bedhampton is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Questions from Bedhampton
Is Bedhampton close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Bedhampton?
Bedhampton station, in Bedhampton itself.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Places near Bedhampton
Other occasions in Bedhampton
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Bedhampton?
It suits all ages.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Bedhampton book the van for events such as:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bedhampton station serves Bedhampton directly.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
For event organisers in Bedhampton
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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