Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Horseport events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Horseport and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in Horseport
About our funeral and wake catering in Horseport
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and memorial gatherings.
For a wake near Horseport, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Horseport, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:05pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Questions from Horseport
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Horseport?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
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.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Horseport
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Horseport book the van for occasions like:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The cancellation terms
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
Arranging a wake in Horseport
Horseport is in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP6, we can bring the van to you. Horseport is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Horseport; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Bridge Street, Southampton Road and Ringwood Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Fordingbridge (1 mile north-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile south-east), Lower Burgate (1 mile north) and Tinkers Cross (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (under half a mile west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (within half a mile west)
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Towns and villages near Horseport
What else we do in Horseport
Why choose a fish and chip van in Horseport?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Horseport. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Horseport
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Horseport and across Hampshire
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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