Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for St Mary Bourne events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in St Mary Bourne.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in St Mary Bourne?
Funeral and wake catering in St Mary Bourne, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. We’re often asked to cater anniversary memorials and small family memorials, with haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
For a wake near St Mary Bourne, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in St Mary Bourne. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
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St Mary Bourne questions
Which station is closest to St Mary Bourne?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Where the van can park in St Mary Bourne
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in St Mary Bourne
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Wake catering near St Mary Bourne
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in St Mary Bourne and the surrounding area. St Mary Bourne is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
We cover wakes in every part of SP11. From Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include Coronation Arms (less than half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Allow a little extra
- Check the hall has an urn
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In winter, it’s dark in St Mary Bourne by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
- 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