Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Harbridge events
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 Harbridge.
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Harbridge
Wakes in Harbridge: venues and practical details
Harbridge is about 3 miles north of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Harbridge and nearby villages. Harbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Harbridge to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Harbridge; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in BH24, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wake on streets such as Kent Lane and Churchfield Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Harbridge, we also cover Ibsley (1 mile south-east), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Ellingham (1 mile south), South Gorley (1 mile east) and Rockford (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.6 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Harbridge includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Beams Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Harbridge
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. For a favourite meal in someone’s memory and anniversary memorials, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In rural Harbridge, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Harbridge?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Harbridge
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What affects the price in Harbridge
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or BH24 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in Harbridge
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Harbridge, people book us for events such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Questions from Harbridge
Do you come out to small places like Harbridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Harbridge; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Nearby places to Harbridge
What else we do in Harbridge
- 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