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Funeral and wake catering in South Weirs, 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 South Weirs.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in South Weirs
Funeral and wake catering in South Weirs, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. Typical bookings include wakes at home and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, with gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wake near South Weirs, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Where the van can park in South Weirs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in South Weirs
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in South Weirs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. A wake in South Weirs in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:05pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Arranging a wake in South Weirs
South Weirs is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. For wakes in South Weirs, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around South Weirs. South Weirs is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Saviour, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. South Weirs is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. South Weirs is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the SO42 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Brockenhurst (1 mile north-east), Setley (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (2 miles north-east), Emery Down (4 miles north) and Lyndhurst (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles south-east).
Questions from South Weirs
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Saviour: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you come to South Weirs?
Yes, we do. We serve events in South Weirs and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Who books funeral and wake catering in South Weirs?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Brockenhurst station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
Also near South Weirs
Other occasions in South Weirs
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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