Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hythe, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Hythe.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in Hythe
Funeral and wake catering in Hythe, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it is life celebrations and scattering of ashes gatherings, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Wakes in Hythe are frequently at home or in a local hall. We park on the drive or in the hall car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Hythe: halls, homes and travel
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Hythe to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hythe is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van.
Families holding a service at Church of St John often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Hythe is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Hythe is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of SO45. We can serve a wake on streets such as High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-west), Dibden (1 mile west), Marchwood (3 miles north-west), The Hummicks (4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Noadswood School (0.8 miles west) and Testwood School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House) (0.6 miles north)
Events we cater in Hythe
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.3 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
FAQs for Hythe
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you serve near the sea around Hythe?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Do you come to Hythe?
We do. We serve events in Hythe and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Hythe. In winter, it’s dark in Hythe by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Hythe
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Hythe hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Hythe and the whole of Hampshire
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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