Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Lyndhurst, Hampshire
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 Lyndhurst.
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Lyndhurst?
Funeral and wake catering in Lyndhurst, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings after the committal, with haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
For a wake in a place like Lyndhurst, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Where the van can park in Lyndhurst
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wakes in Lyndhurst: venues and practical details
Lyndhurst is about 4 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lyndhurst and nearby villages. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of Our Lady and St Edward, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Lyndhurst is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in SO43, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, King's Close and Empress Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Lyndhurst, we also cover Emery Down (1 mile west), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Colbury (4 miles north-east) and Brockenhurst (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (4 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (2.6 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you will find Fox And Hounds Public House (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for Lyndhurst
Which station is closest to Lyndhurst?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of Our Lady and St Edward: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Towns and villages near Lyndhurst
What else we do in Lyndhurst
Perfect for your wake in Lyndhurst
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Lyndhurst book the van for occasions like:
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Ashurst New Forest station is about 2.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Build in time for delays
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan for a few extra people
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Lyndhurst? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Lyndhurst is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Get in touch 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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