Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Marchwood
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 Marchwood.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Marchwood?
Funeral and wake catering in Marchwood, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for small family memorials and gatherings after the committal.
Around Marchwood, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Marchwood. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Marchwood
- A clear quote before you book
- We cover Marchwood and the whole of Hampshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
What affects the price in Marchwood
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head normally 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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Marchwood: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Marchwood?
Millbrook (Hants) station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. A wake in Marchwood in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Marchwood
What else we do in Marchwood
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Wakes in Marchwood: venues and practical details
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Marchwood come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Marchwood is on or near the A326, handy for relatives driving in. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Marchwood; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 3 miles of Marchwood, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of the SO40 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A326 close by, Marchwood is easy for us to reach for your wake. For wakes just outside Marchwood, we cover Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (less than half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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