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Funeral and wake catering in Portmore, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Portmore.
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Portmore?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Portmore
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. We’re often asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Portmore, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Wakes in Portmore: venues and practical details
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO41, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Portmore is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Lymington Town station is about 1.1 miles away. Portmore is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Portmore is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of SO41 and the streets around it. Local streets include Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Portmore, we cover Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Priestlands School (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Portmore?
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Portmore and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
Families holding a service at Saint Nicholas Chapel frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
What affects the price in Portmore
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Check the hall has an urn
- Mention allergies you know about
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Also near Portmore
Also in Portmore
Common questions in Portmore
Do you come out to small places like Portmore?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Saint Nicholas Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you cover Portmore?
We do. Portmore is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- 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 before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Portmore is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Portmore? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Portmore and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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