Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Poulner events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Poulner.
- A tribute meal
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at venues
Book the van in Poulner
Funeral and wake catering in Poulner, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for remembrance gatherings and pub wakes.
For a wake in a place like Poulner, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Poulner? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Poulner and across Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Questions from Poulner
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
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 plan a back-up spot.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
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. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Poulner is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:05pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
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. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books funeral and wake catering in Poulner?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Poulner and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For a service at a church like St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
After a funeral in Poulner
Poulner is about 1 mile north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. From the centre of Poulner to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Poulner to Southampton (17 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Poulner; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over BH24. Local streets include Oak Lane, Link Road and Croft Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Poulner, we cover Ringwood (1 mile south-west), Hightown (1 mile south), Hangersley (1 mile north-east), Blashford (1 mile north-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (14 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Poulner includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Poulner include Ringwood School Academy (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart Public House (within half a mile south-west)
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What else we do in Poulner
For event organisers in Poulner
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
- 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