Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Martyr Worthy events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Martyr Worthy? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Family meals after the service
- Life celebrations
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
A chip van near Martyr Worthy
How our funeral and wake catering works in Martyr Worthy
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. We’re often asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and village hall wakes, with gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Martyr Worthy, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Martyr Worthy?
It suits all ages.
These are some of the bookings we take around Martyr Worthy:
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Winchester station, about 3.5 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Martyr Worthy?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Martyr Worthy hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Martyr Worthy
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Martyr Worthy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. A wake in Martyr Worthy in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan seating for older guests
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
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Common questions in Martyr Worthy
Is Martyr Worthy too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Martyr Worthy from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
After a funeral in Martyr Worthy
Martyr Worthy is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Martyr Worthy and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Swithin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in SO21, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Chilland Lane and Bridgetts Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Martyr Worthy, we also cover Itchen Abbas (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile south-west), Abbots Worthy (2 miles west), Itchen Stoke (2 miles east) and Kings Worthy (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (0.7 miles east)
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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