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Funeral and wake catering in Cadnam, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Cadnam and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Cadnam
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.
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 in Cadnam, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. Whether it is a favourite meal in someone’s memory and family meals after the service, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
In rural Cadnam, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Cadnam
Do you come out to small places like Cadnam?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Cadnam?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Cadnam hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Nearby places to Cadnam
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How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Summer evenings in Cadnam stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Cadnam? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Cadnam, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Perfect for your wake in Cadnam
It works for everyone.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Arranging a wake in Cadnam
Cadnam is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Around Cadnam, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Cadnam, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in SO40, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Old Lyndhurst Road, White Hart Lane and Southampton Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Wittensford (1 mile west), Bartley (1 mile south-east), Copythorne (1 mile north-east), Newbridge (1 mile north) and Winsor (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.2 miles east) and National Dairy Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cadnam include Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (under half a mile west)
- 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