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Funeral and wake catering in Holbury, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Holbury? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for Holbury events
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. In summer, a wake in Holbury has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Holbury
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Typical bookings include a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In Holbury, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Questions from Holbury
We’re gathering after a service at The Good Shepherd: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
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.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Holbury?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Netley station, roughly 3.8 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why Holbury hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Holbury
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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Other occasions in Holbury
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Let us know of any allergies
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Wakes in Holbury: venues and practical details
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Holbury and the surrounding area. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as The Good Shepherd, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Holbury, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 4 miles of Holbury.
We serve wakes across the SO45 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (0.7 miles north)
- 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