Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Hordle events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Hordle.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in Hordle
Funeral and wake catering in Hordle, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and memorial events and anniversaries, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a wake in a place like Hordle, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Hordle; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hordle
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come 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.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
For event organisers in Hordle
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What else we do in Hordle
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Wakes in Hordle: venues and practical details
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. In and around Hordle, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Hordle to Southampton (15 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, New Milton station, about 1.7 miles west, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Hordle, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Hordle is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in SO41, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Hordle, we cover Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles west)
Where the van can park in Hordle
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Occasions we serve in Hordle
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
What affects the price in Hordle
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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