Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in North Gorley
We bring fish and chips for the wake to North Gorley and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering in North Gorley
About our funeral and wake catering in North Gorley
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In a small place like North Gorley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Why choose a fish and chip van in North Gorley?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why North Gorley hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Also near North Gorley
Also in North Gorley
Wakes in North Gorley: venues and practical details
North Gorley is in Hampshire. For a wake in North Gorley, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
North Gorley is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in SP6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For wakes just outside North Gorley, we cover Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Hyde (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile north), Frogham (1 mile north-east) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.2 miles north)
Common questions in North Gorley
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Ascension?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van come to North Gorley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including North Gorley. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In North Gorley, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:05pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or SP6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Perfect for your wake in North Gorley
It works for everyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Ascension, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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