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Funeral and Wake Catering for Lower Swanwick events
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Swanwick: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Swanwick
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Swanwick, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it’s gatherings after the committal and pub wakes, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
Near Lower Swanwick, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Wake catering near Lower Swanwick
Lower Swanwick is about 2 miles west of Whiteley, in Hampshire. Wakes in Lower Swanwick are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If relatives are coming by rail, Lower Swanwick has its own station, Bursledon station. Lower Swanwick is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the SO31 postcode area. From Green Lane, Bridge Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Lower Swanwick we cover include Swanwick (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south), Park Gate (2 miles south-east) and Burridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (5 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Lower Swanwick include Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Lower Swanwick, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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For event organisers in Lower Swanwick
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Lower Swanwick
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
After a service at Church of St Leonard, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Also in Lower Swanwick
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
FAQs for Lower Swanwick
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Leonard: can you come?
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
- 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