Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Fordingbridge? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
- Small family memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Fordingbridge
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Funeral and wake catering in Fordingbridge, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you. Typical bookings include pub wakes and gatherings at a village hall or club, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Around Fordingbridge, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Places near Fordingbridge
More for events in Fordingbridge
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Fordingbridge?
It takes one job off a very long list.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
With the A338 and B3078 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Fordingbridge.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Wakes in Fordingbridge: venues and practical details
Fordingbridge is in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP6, we can fry fresh for your guests. Fordingbridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Fordingbridge to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We serve wakes across SP6. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Station Road and Picket Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the A338 and B3078 close by, Fordingbridge is easy for us to reach for your wake. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Horseport (1 mile south-east), Tinkers Cross (1 mile north), Lower Burgate (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile east) and Stuckton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (within half a mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Fordingbridge include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Fordingbridge. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Fordingbridge hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Fordingbridge, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:05pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
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. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Fordingbridge
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long will the queue be?
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 to keep the queue moving.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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