Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Shobley, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Shobley.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Pub wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Shobley
Funeral and wake catering in Shobley, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We are often asked to cater anniversary memorials and small family memorials, serving cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
In a small place like Shobley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Arranging a wake in Shobley
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. For wakes in Shobley, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Shobley. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Shobley to Southampton (16 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Shobley, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in BH24, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For wakes just outside Shobley, we cover Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Shobley include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
Nearby places to Shobley
Other occasions in Shobley
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Shobley?
It can be a fitting tribute.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shobley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For a service at a church like St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
For event organisers in Shobley
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What affects the price in Shobley
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Shobley
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Shobley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Shobley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Shobley is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Where the van can park in Shobley
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Late-December sunset in Shobley is about 4:05pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get 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. You can fill in our quote form.
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- 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