Hampshire · England

Funeral and Wake Catering in Dibden

We bring fish and chips for the wake across Dibden and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.

Gatherings after the committal
Gatherings at a village hall or club
Celebrations of life

Funeral and wake catering in Dibden

The process

The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Dibden is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.

First, tell us about your wake.
We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.

Before we arrive

Get permission for the van from the venue
Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Share the timings for the day

Ask for a quote

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.

Get a quote

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How our funeral and wake catering works in Dibden

Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for remembrance gatherings and a wake at the family home.

Around Dibden, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.

Area: Dibden (SO45)
Region: Hampshire
On the menu: Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
Sides: Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
Quote: Ask us for a quote
Page updated: 24 October 2026

A plate of fish, chips and peas with a cup of tea

Should I sort the food myself?

A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.

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.

What affects the price in Dibden

Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:

Numbers
Distance and any road charges
The date and time of year
The length of service

A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.

What to tell us

Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:

Roughly how many people, including children
A picture of where the van would go
Where the van would park
Anything awkward about the way in

Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.

After a funeral in Dibden

Dibden is about 1 mile west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in the SO45 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Dibden is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van.

For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.2 miles north-east. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Dibden, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Dibden is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.

We take the van to wakes all over SO45. That could mean a wake at a home on Cavalier Close, Cathay Gardens and Canterbury Drive or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-east), Hythe (1 mile east), Marchwood (2 miles north-west), Beaulieu (3 miles south) and The Hummicks (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (8 miles north).

A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Westquay (2.8 miles north).

Schools near Dibden include Testwood School (within half a mile south-west) and Orchard Junior School (0.6 miles south-east)

Map of Dibden © OpenStreetMap contributors

Perfect for your wake in Dibden

It can be a fitting tribute.

If you’re planning any of these, we can help:

Life celebrations
Pub wakes
Scattering of ashes gatherings
Memorial events and anniversaries

For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.

Comparing caterers

Travel, tolls and road charges
Any minimum charge
Allergen information for each item
If the price includes VAT

How to compare vans

Dibden: your questions answered

Do you come 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’s the nearest station to Dibden?

The closest is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.2 miles away.

Can the van come to Dibden?

Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Dibden. To check your date, fill in our quote form.

How much is fish and chip van hire?

We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.

Which areas do you serve?

We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.

What does the van need?

Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.

What do we need to supply?

Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.

What food do you serve?

Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.

For event organisers in Dibden

Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.

If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

Allergies and dietary needs

Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:

Funeral directors can help with numbers
Mention allergies you know about
Cater for a few more than you expect
Check the hall has an urn

Remember the journey from the service.

A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.