Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Forest Corner, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Forest Corner and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for Forest Corner events
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
About our funeral and wake catering in Forest Corner
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We serve gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and a tribute meal.
Near Forest Corner, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Forest Corner
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Forest Corner book the van for occasions like:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Families holding a service at St John the Baptist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In winter, it is dark in Forest Corner by about 4:05pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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For event organisers in Forest Corner
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking 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.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
After a funeral in Forest Corner
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. For wakes in Forest Corner, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Forest Corner is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Forest Corner is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Forest Corner includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The London Tavern (0.9 miles west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
More for events in Forest Corner
Forest Corner: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at St John the Baptist: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Forest Corner?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you cover Forest Corner?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Forest Corner is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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