Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Belbins, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Belbins? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Belbins
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Belbins?
It is one less thing to organise.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at venues
If relatives are coming by rail, Romsey station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Funeral and wake catering in Belbins, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We are often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and memorial events and anniversaries, with gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Belbins, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Belbins, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- How far we travel
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
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. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Belbins: your questions answered
Is Belbins close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Belbins?
Romsey station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
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 typically the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Also near Belbins
Also in Belbins
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Belbins hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Wakes in Belbins: venues and practical details
Belbins is about 1 mile north of Romsey, in Hampshire. For a wake in Belbins, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Belbins is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Belbins may suit, with the van in the car park.
Wherever your wake is in SO51, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Belbins and Yokesford Hill; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Braishfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (2 miles south-east), Lower Slackstead (2 miles east) and Gosport (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-east) and Hedge End (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (1.5 miles south) and King Johns House (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles west) and The Romsey School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Dog & Crook pub (0.9 miles east)
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south)
- 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