Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for North Baddesley events
Funeral and wake catering in North Baddesley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near North Baddesley
Wakes in North Baddesley: venues and practical details
North Baddesley is about 2 miles south-east of Romsey, in Hampshire. Around North Baddesley, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north-west, is the nearest station. A club or hall near North Baddesley gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. North Baddesley is within about 6 miles of the sea.
We serve wakes across the SO52 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Firgrove Close, Rosslyn Close and Upper Crescent Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Toothill (1 mile south-west), Chilworth Old Village (1 mile south-east), Ashfield (2 miles south-west), Romsey (2 miles north-west) and Rownhams (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (5 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (3 miles east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find King Johns House (2.5 miles west) and Romsey Extra (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near North Baddesley include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near North Baddesley include The Mountbatten School (1.1 miles north-west)
About our funeral and wake catering in North Baddesley
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. We’re often asked to cater celebrations of life and a wake at the family home, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake in a place like North Baddesley, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Who books funeral and wake catering in North Baddesley?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in North Baddesley book the van for events such as:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at All Saints often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Questions from North Baddesley
Can you serve after a service at All Saints?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Is North Baddesley close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in North Baddesley?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer evenings in North Baddesley stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
Other occasions in North Baddesley
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
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.
- 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