Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Lower Burgate events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Lower Burgate and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Burgate
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Burgate, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. We serve gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and small family memorials.
In a small place like Lower Burgate, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Lower Burgate and across Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. A wake in Lower Burgate in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:05pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Lower Burgate
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Burgate?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow for the service running over
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Perfect for your wake in Lower Burgate
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
After a funeral in Lower Burgate
Lower Burgate is in Hampshire. We cover Lower Burgate as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Lower Burgate is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6. Whether your wake is on Kingfisher Drive, Grebe Place and Salisbury Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Lower Burgate we cover include Tinkers Cross (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile north), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west), Horseport (1 mile south) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Godshill Castle Hill (1 mile east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Lower Burgate include Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (0.8 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Also near Lower Burgate
Also in Lower Burgate
- 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