Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Mead End, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Mead End: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
A chip van near Mead End
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
About our funeral and wake catering in Mead End
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it’s a tribute meal and scattering of ashes gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Near Mead End, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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 generally the easier option.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Mead End
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Mead End hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Mead End: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Mead End?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can the van come to Mead End?
Yes, we do. Mead End is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access 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. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
More for events in Mead End
Wake catering near Mead End
Mead End is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Mead End and the surrounding area. Mead End is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Mead End to Southampton (14 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Mead End; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Mead End is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Marley Mount and Boundway, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Mead End, we also cover Tiptoe (1 mile south), Sway (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile south-west), Ashley (2 miles south) and Wootton (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.8 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.8 miles south)
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Mead End?
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Mead End and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sway station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. A wake in Mead End in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:05pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO41 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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- 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