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Funeral and Wake Catering in Curdridge
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Curdridge.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Curdridge
We cook as people come up. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for wakes at home and memorial events and anniversaries.
In rural Curdridge, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Curdridge questions
Is Curdridge close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Curdridge?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer evenings in Curdridge stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO32 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Curdridge hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Curdridge and the whole of Hampshire
Arranging a wake in Curdridge
Curdridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in the SO32 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Curdridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Curdridge to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Botley station, about 0.9 miles south-west. The coast is within about 6 miles of Curdridge, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the SO32 and SO30 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Chapel Lane, Lockhams Road and Botley Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Curdridge, we also cover Curbridge (1 mile south), Botley (2 miles west), Durley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (2 miles west) and Waltham Chase (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Knowle Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Curdridge include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Pubs nearby include Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Where the van can park in Curdridge
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Plan seating for older guests
- Mention allergies you know about
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
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For event organisers in Curdridge
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Events we cater in Curdridge
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
In Curdridge and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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