Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Brockenhurst events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Brockenhurst.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Brockenhurst?
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Funeral and wake catering in Brockenhurst, cooked to order
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after the committal and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In Brockenhurst, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. A wake in Brockenhurst in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Common questions in Brockenhurst
What’s the nearest station to Brockenhurst?
Brockenhurst station, in Brockenhurst itself.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Saviour?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you come to Brockenhurst?
We do. Brockenhurst is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Brockenhurst
Other occasions in Brockenhurst
What affects the price in Brockenhurst
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Brockenhurst
It works for everyone.
These are some of the bookings we take around Brockenhurst:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of St Saviour, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
Wakes in Brockenhurst: venues and practical details
Brockenhurst is about 5 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. For wakes in Brockenhurst, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Brockenhurst is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Brockenhurst to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Brockenhurst has its own station, Brockenhurst station. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Brockenhurst; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Brockenhurst, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We serve wakes across the SO42 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Fibbards Road, The Rise and Brookley Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include South Weirs (1 mile south-west), Setley (1 mile south), Balmerlawn (1 mile north-east), Lyndhurst (4 miles north) and Emery Down (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (14 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include Morant Arms (under half a mile east)
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Brockenhurst
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Allow for the service running over
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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