Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Curbridge, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Curbridge.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering in Curbridge
How our funeral and wake catering works in Curbridge
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include memorial events and anniversaries and village hall wakes, with pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
For a wake in a place like Curbridge, the village hall is often the heart of it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Curbridge?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
For family travelling by train, Botley station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Curbridge: halls, homes and travel
Curbridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Curbridge or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Curbridge to Southampton (7 miles away).
Curbridge is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of the SO30 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Tanners Brook Close, Loddon Close and Oakhanger Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Curbridge, we also cover Curdridge (1 mile north), Botley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (3 miles north-west), Waltham Chase (3 miles north-east) and Durley (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (10 miles east).
A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Jockey pub (under half a mile west)
Common questions in Curbridge
How far is Curbridge from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve near the sea around Curbridge?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you cover Curbridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Curbridge is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Curbridge
Other occasions in Curbridge
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In summer, a wake in Curbridge has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Curbridge hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Curbridge, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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