Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Colbury 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 Colbury.
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
A chip van near Colbury
Occasions we serve in Colbury
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Colbury, people book us for occasions like:
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as Colbury Christ Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Funeral and wake catering in Colbury, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after the committal and wakes at home, serving gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Colbury, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
After a funeral in Colbury
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. People in Colbury book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Colbury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ashurst New Forest station is about 1.2 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Colbury; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Colbury.
We take the van to wakes all over the SO40 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Colbury, we also cover Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
A little further out are Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Colbury include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Forest Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Colbury
Also in Colbury
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Colbury; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Colbury questions
Can you serve after a service at Colbury Christ Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
Do you come to Colbury?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Colbury is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Colbury
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Colbury and across Hampshire
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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