Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Boorley Green events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Boorley Green.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Boorley Green?
How it 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. Summer evenings in Boorley Green stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Boorley Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Boorley Green, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. For family meals after the service and small family memorials, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy and more.
In Boorley Green, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Perfect for your wake in Boorley Green
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Hedge End station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Boorley Green: halls, homes and travel
Boorley Green is about 1 mile north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Boorley Green is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Luke's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 6 miles of Boorley Green, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over the SO32 postcode area and the streets around it. From Braxells Road, Bushy Dene Road and Harper Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Durley (1 mile north-east), Botley (1 mile south), Horton Heath (2 miles north-west), Curdridge (2 miles east) and Fair Oak (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (3.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Wildern School (1.3 miles south-west) and Wildern School (1.3 miles south-west)
Common questions in Boorley Green
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Boorley Green close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Can the van come to Boorley Green?
Yes, we do. Boorley Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you right away whether we are available.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Boorley Green?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Boorley Green and across Hampshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. 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.
Places near Boorley Green
Other occasions in Boorley Green
- 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