Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Blackfield, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Blackfield and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Blackfield events
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Blackfield
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Blackfield and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See how we price or the cost guide.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Blackfield
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. We’re frequently asked to cater small family memorials and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy.
In Blackfield, the hall is often where people gather. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Also near Blackfield
More for events in Blackfield
For event organisers in Blackfield
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
After a funeral in Blackfield
Blackfield is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Blackfield and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Blackfield to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Hamble station is about 4.1 miles away. Blackfield is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Blackfield, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in SO45, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Newlands Copse, St Michaels Close and Dark Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Langley (1 mile south), Roughdown (1 mile west), Holbury (1 mile north-west), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Stonehills (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.8 miles west) and Coldeast (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Blackfield includes Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Blackfield? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Blackfield
It takes one job off a very long list.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
After a service at St Francis, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there’s a minimum
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Build in time for delays
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall has an urn
We serve when people are ready.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Questions from Blackfield
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
How it works
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 Blackfield is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
- 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