Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Braishfield
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Braishfield.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Braishfield
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Braishfield
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include gatherings after the committal and anniversary memorials, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Braishfield, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan seating for older guests
- Allow a little extra
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Braishfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Braishfield
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Braishfield, people book us for events such as:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
- Small family memorials
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there’s a minimum
Wake catering near Braishfield
Braishfield is about 2 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in the SO51 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Braishfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Braishfield to Southampton (8 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Romsey station is about 2.4 miles away.
We take the van to wakes all over the SO51 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Braishfield Road, Common Hill Road and Newport Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Belbins (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile east), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Crampmoor (1 mile south) and Gosport (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (2.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Braishfield include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Braishfield include The Romsey School (2.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf pub (within half a mile south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. A wake in Braishfield in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Braishfield
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Nearby places to Braishfield
Other occasions in Braishfield
Common questions in Braishfield
What’s the nearest station to Braishfield?
Romsey station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Braishfield from London?
About 68 miles from central London.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
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.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you come to Braishfield?
We do. We serve events in Braishfield and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
- 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