Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Criddlestyle, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Criddlestyle and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Criddlestyle?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Criddlestyle
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and family meals after the service, with pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In rural Criddlestyle, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
After a funeral in Criddlestyle
Criddlestyle is in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Criddlestyle. Criddlestyle is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Criddlestyle to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Criddlestyle, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in SP6, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to wakes in Sandy Balls (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile south), Horseport (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile south-east) and Godshill (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Godshill Castle Hill (1.2 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Criddlestyle include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (0.9 miles west)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Criddlestyle?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Criddlestyle
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Criddlestyle
We’re gathering after a service at St Giles: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van go 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.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Also in Criddlestyle
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In summer, a wake in Criddlestyle has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:05pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
- 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