Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Blissford events
Funeral and wake catering in Blissford: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in Blissford
About our funeral and wake catering in Blissford
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. We are frequently asked to cater life celebrations and a wake at the family home, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Blissford, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Blissford?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Ascension, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there is a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Blissford
Is Blissford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Also near Blissford
What else we do in Blissford
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Blissford is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:05pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
It is 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.
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Wakes in Blissford: venues and practical details
Blissford is in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Blissford will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Blissford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Blissford to Southampton (16 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Blissford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in SP6, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on Blissford Hill, Blissford Cross and Abbots Well Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Frogham (1 mile south), Hyde (1 mile south-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Stuckton (1 mile west) and Criddlestyle (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south), Ringwood (5 miles south) and Barton on Sea (13 miles south).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Blissford include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fighting Cocks pub (1 mile north)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Blissford?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Blissford
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Build in time for delays
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Plan for a few extra people
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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