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Funeral and Wake Catering for Bursledon events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Bursledon and across Hampshire.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bursledon
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it’s a favourite meal in someone’s memory and pub wakes, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In Bursledon, the hall is frequently where people gather. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. A wake in Bursledon 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bursledon? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Bursledon
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- A wake at the family home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bursledon station, about 0.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bursledon?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Bursledon
Bursledon is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Bursledon will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Paul’s Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Bursledon, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Bursledon, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in SO31, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and School Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Bursledon, we cover Lowford (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.1 miles east) and Coldeast (1.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hamble School (1.1 miles south-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Linden Tree pub (within half a mile north)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Bursledon
Is Bursledon close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we’re available.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
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The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
What affects the price in Bursledon
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bursledon
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Remember the journey from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
- 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