Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Hamble-le-Rice
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Hamble-le-Rice and across Hampshire.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Planning an event in Hamble-le-Rice?
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Hamble-le-Rice. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Hamble-le-Rice
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering in Hamble-le-Rice, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. We’re frequently asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and celebrations of life, serving haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In Hamble-le-Rice, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow a little extra
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Places near Hamble-le-Rice
Other occasions in Hamble-le-Rice
Wake catering near Hamble-le-Rice
Hamble-le-Rice is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Across the SO31 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Hamble station, about 0.8 miles north. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hamble-le-Rice, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Hamble-le-Rice is within about a mile of the sea.
We take the van to wakes all over SO31 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on High Street, College Close and Deanfield Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Hamble-le-Rice sits on or near the B3397, which makes travel to your wake easy. For wakes just outside Hamble-le-Rice, we cover Hound (1 mile north-west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-west), Netley (2 miles north-west), Bursledon (2 miles north) and Old Netley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
A little further out are Coldeast (1.9 miles east) and St Andrew's Castle (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Hamble-le-Rice includes Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Hamble-le-Rice include The Hamble School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include Ye Old White Harte Public House (less than half a mile east)
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Late-December sunset in Hamble-le-Rice is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Hamble-le-Rice, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Hamble-le-Rice: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Hamble-le-Rice?
The closest is Hamble station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van come to Hamble-le-Rice?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hamble-le-Rice is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
- 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