Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Droxford events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Droxford? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near Droxford
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Droxford
We cook as people come up. For small family memorials and a wake at the family home, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Droxford, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Droxford
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What affects the price in Droxford
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Droxford: halls, homes and travel
Droxford is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. People in Droxford book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Droxford to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Wakes anywhere in SO32 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Union Lane and The Park; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Droxford, we cover Brockbridge (1 mile north-east), Meonstoke (1 mile north-east), Soberton (1 mile south), Corhampton (1 mile north) and Exton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Droxford includes Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bakers Arms (under half a mile east)
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Summer evenings in Droxford stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Droxford, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Questions from Droxford
Is Droxford close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Is Droxford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Droxford
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Droxford?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary and All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
- 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