Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Foulford, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Foulford.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
Book the van in Foulford
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Foulford
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include wakes at church halls and clubs and anniversary memorials, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Foulford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Questions from Foulford
Is Foulford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come to Foulford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Foulford is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Events we cater in Foulford
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at St John the Baptist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Allow a little extra
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let us know of any allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. A wake in Foulford in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:05pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Foulford, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Foulford
More for events in Foulford
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Arranging a wake in Foulford
Foulford is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in Foulford, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Foulford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Foulford is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in BH24, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Foulford we cover include Forest Corner (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile north), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile south-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (7 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Foulford include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- 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