Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Dunbridge
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Dunbridge and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Dunbridge
About our funeral and wake catering in Dunbridge
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater life celebrations and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake near Dunbridge, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Summer evenings in Dunbridge stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Wakes in Dunbridge: venues and practical details
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. People in Dunbridge book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Dunbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in SO51 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Other places close to Dunbridge we cover include Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.9 miles east)
Questions from Dunbridge
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Dunbridge?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, in Dunbridge itself.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Nearby places to Dunbridge
What else we do in Dunbridge
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Access and parking
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in Dunbridge
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
In Dunbridge and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station serves Dunbridge directly.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Dunbridge
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- 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