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Funeral and wake catering in Emery Down, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Emery Down: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A chip van near Emery Down
Funeral and wake catering in Emery Down, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at church halls and clubs.
In a small place like Emery Down, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Emery Down and across Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- 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 we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Common questions in Emery Down
Which station is closest to Emery Down?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van come to Emery Down?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Emery Down. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Emery Down; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, 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 service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Places near Emery Down
Other occasions in Emery Down
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Build in time for delays
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Where the van can park in Emery Down
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Arranging a wake in Emery Down
Emery Down is about 5 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. For wakes in Emery Down, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Emery Down to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Families holding a service at Christ Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Emery Down is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in SO43, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a wake at a home on Garden Close, Northerwood Avenue and Silver Street, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Lyndhurst (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Ashurst (4 miles north-east), Brockenhurst (4 miles south) and Colbury (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you will find The Swan Inn (within half a mile south)
- 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