Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Furzey Lodge
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Furzey Lodge.
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Furzey Lodge
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Funeral and wake catering in Furzey Lodge, fried fresh
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. For gatherings at home after a funeral and remembrance gatherings, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Furzey Lodge, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Furzey Lodge: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Furzey Lodge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in Furzey Lodge?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Furzey Lodge book the van for events such as:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For family travelling by train, Beaulieu Road station is about 2.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We start when you give the word.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. In summer, a wake in Furzey Lodge has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Send us 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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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 typically the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Arranging a wake in Furzey Lodge
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Bookings in Furzey Lodge come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Furzey Lodge to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Furzey Lodge is within about 2 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Furzey Lodge is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in SO42, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Furzey Lodge, we also cover East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Furzey Lodge includes Boldre Foreshore.
What affects the price in Furzey Lodge
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or SO42 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Furzey Lodge?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Furzey Lodge
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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