Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Little Holbury
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Little Holbury and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Little Holbury
About our funeral and wake catering in Little Holbury
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and wakes at venues, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Little Holbury, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Little Holbury
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Little Holbury and the whole of Hampshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Little Holbury: halls, homes and travel
Little Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Bookings in Little Holbury come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Netley station is about 3.6 miles away. Little Holbury is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Little Holbury.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Southbourne Avenue, Manor Road and Westbourne Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Little Holbury we cover include Holbury (1 mile south-east), Hardley (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Frostlane (2 miles north). 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Netley Castle (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (less than half a mile north)
Common questions in Little Holbury
Do you come out to small places like Little Holbury?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Little Holbury?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van come to Little Holbury?
We do. Little Holbury is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
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’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
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
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
What else we do in Little Holbury
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
- Mention allergies you know about
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Little Holbury; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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