Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Hightown
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 Hightown.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Book the van in Hightown
Funeral and wake catering in Hightown, fried fresh
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. We’re often asked to cater anniversary memorials and family meals after the service, with gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Hightown, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Hightown questions
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Events we cater in Hightown
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Families holding a service at St John the Baptist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
Step by step
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Late-December sunset in Hightown is about 4:05pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Hightown
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Choose a friend to be our contact
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Nearby places to Hightown
What else we do in Hightown
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
After a funeral in Hightown
Hightown is in Hampshire. From the centre of Hightown to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hightown to Southampton (17 miles away).
Hightown is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH24, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Ashley Close, Forestlake Avenue and Holmwood Garth, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Hightown, we cover Crow (1 mile south), Poulner (1 mile north), Ringwood (1 mile north-west), Upper Kingston (1 mile south-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hightown includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Elm Tree Inn (within half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Hightown
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Where the van can park in Hightown
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- 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