Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Bull Hill events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Bull Hill? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
A chip van near Bull Hill
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bull Hill
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Whether it is small family memorials and a wake at the family home, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a wake near Bull Hill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Bull Hill hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Bull Hill
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
In Bull Hill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Lymington Town station, about 1.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Build in time for delays
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask the venue about the van
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Nearby places to Bull Hill
More for events in Bull Hill
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Bull Hill
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer evenings in Bull Hill stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Bull Hill, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Bull Hill
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Bull Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Arranging a wake in Bull Hill
Bull Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in the SO41 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Bull Hill to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Families holding a service at Saint Nicholas Chapel frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Bull Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Bull Hill is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Holly Lane and Jordans Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Bull Hill we cover include Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-west), Pilley (1 mile west), Portmore (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile south-west) and Boldre (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2 miles south-west). The countryside around Bull Hill includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include Southlands School (1.1 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Bull Hill
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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