Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Martin, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Martin and across Hampshire.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Martin
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How our funeral and wake catering works in Martin
We cook as people come up. For a tribute meal and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
In rural Martin, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
FAQs for Martin
Do you come out to small places like Martin?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are 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. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Martin.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask the venue about the van
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Late-December sunset in Martin is about 4:05pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
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 fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Martin
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Wake catering near Martin
Martin is in Hampshire. We cover Martin as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Martin is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Martin to Southampton (23 miles away).
We cover wakes in every part of SP6. From Townsend Lane and Downview Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Martin, we cover New Forest (1 mile south-west), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
A little further out are Cranborne Castle Hill (4.5 miles south). Open spaces near Martin include Western Downs.
Also near Martin
More for events in Martin
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Martin?
It takes one job off a very long list.
In Martin and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Martin
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Martin
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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