Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Lord's Wood events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Lord's Wood.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
Book the van in Lord's Wood
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Lord's Wood
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. For remembering a loved one’s favourite food and family meals after the service, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Lord's Wood, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
What affects the price in Lord's Wood
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, 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:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Lord's Wood
Is Lord's Wood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Lord's Wood?
Eastleigh station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to Lord's Wood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Lord's Wood is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Occasions we serve in Lord's Wood
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
These are some of the bookings we take around Lord's Wood:
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Nearby places to Lord's Wood
More for events in Lord's Wood
Lord's Wood: halls, homes and travel
Lord's Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. People in Lord's Wood book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Lord's Wood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Eastleigh station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area. Close by, we cover wakes in Highbridge (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (5 miles north). The countryside around Lord's Wood includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Crestwood Community School (1.5 miles south-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Lord's Wood; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan for a few extra people
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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