Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Lymore events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Lymore.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Lymore
Funeral and wake catering in Lymore, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it is a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Lymore, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Lymore?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 2.7 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. 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 typically the easier option.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Arranging a wake in Lymore
Lymore is about 2 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. People in Lymore book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: 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. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Lymore; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lymore, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of the SO41 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Lymore Valley, Lymore Lane and School Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Lymore, we also cover Everton (1 mile north), Milford on Sea (1 mile south-west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include Priestlands School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (0.7 miles north)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Lymore
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Lymore
- A clear quote before you book
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Lymore: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Lymore?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Lymore; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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What else we do in Lymore
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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