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Funeral and wake catering in Netley Marsh, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Netley Marsh.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering in Netley Marsh
Arranging a wake in Netley Marsh
Netley Marsh is about 1 mile west of Totton, in Hampshire. For a wake in Netley Marsh, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Netley Marsh to Southampton (6 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station. Netley Marsh is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 6 miles of Netley Marsh, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Ringwood Road and Woodlands Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Netley Marsh we cover include Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-east), Totton (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south), Winsor (1 mile north-west) and Bartley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include National Dairy Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Netley Marsh include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile south)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Netley Marsh
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In rural Netley Marsh, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In winter, it’s dark in Netley Marsh by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Netley Marsh
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
More for events in Netley Marsh
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Allow a little extra
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Occasions we serve in Netley Marsh
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take in Netley Marsh and Hampshire:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A tribute meal
Families holding a service at Church of St Matthew often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups generally 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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Netley Marsh, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Netley Marsh
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Netley Marsh?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Netley Marsh?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van come to Netley Marsh?
Yes, we do. Netley Marsh is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
- 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