Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Otterbourne, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Otterbourne.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Otterbourne
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and life celebrations, with sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Near Otterbourne, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Otterbourne: halls, homes and travel
Otterbourne is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Wakes in Otterbourne are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Otterbourne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Otterbourne to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Matthew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We take the van to wakes all over SO21. Your wake could be at a house on Oakwood Avenue, Meadowcroft Close and Brooklyn Close, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in South Down (1 mile north-east), Compton (1 mile north), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile north-east) and Ladwell (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles south) and Wolvesey Castle (3.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (1.3 miles south-west) and Thornden School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Horse Public House (within half a mile south-west)
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Where the van can park in Otterbourne
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Otterbourne
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Late-December sunset in Otterbourne is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Otterbourne questions
Is Otterbourne close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Matthew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow a little extra
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Otterbourne hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Otterbourne and across Hampshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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