Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Broughton, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Broughton and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Broughton
How our funeral and wake catering works in Broughton
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. For a favourite meal in someone’s memory and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake near Broughton, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, 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.
Perfect for your wake in Broughton
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4.3 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. In Broughton, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
FAQs for Broughton
Do you come out to small places like Broughton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Broughton and the whole of Hampshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Towns and villages near Broughton
Other occasions in Broughton
Broughton: halls, homes and travel
Broughton is about 8 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Bookings in Broughton come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
We take the van to wakes all over the SO20 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on High Street, Greyhound Mews and Plough Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Houghton (2 miles east), Horsebridge (3 miles south-east), Mottisfont (4 miles south), Stonymarsh (4 miles south-east) and Lockerley (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north-east), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tally Ho Public House (within half a mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow for the service running over
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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