Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Owslebury Bottom, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Owslebury Bottom: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
A chip van near Owslebury Bottom
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Owslebury Bottom
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We are frequently asked to cater celebrations of life and small family memorials, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In a small place like Owslebury Bottom, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Events we cater in Owslebury Bottom
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Owslebury Bottom
Which station is closest to Owslebury Bottom?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Owslebury Bottom.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
After a funeral in Owslebury Bottom
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. For a wake in Owslebury Bottom, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Owslebury Bottom. Owslebury Bottom is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Owslebury Bottom to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Andrew frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
We cover wakes in every part of the SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Owslebury Bottom includes Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
What affects the price in Owslebury Bottom
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer evenings in Owslebury Bottom stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Nearby places to Owslebury Bottom
More for events in Owslebury Bottom
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Owslebury Bottom
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 will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- 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