Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Sway, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Sway.
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Planning an event in Sway?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Sway
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at home and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, serving gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In Sway, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
After a funeral in Sway
Sway is about 3 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. People in Sway book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Sway to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Luke's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Sway, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Sway is within about 4 miles of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of the SO41 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, Anderwood Drive and Cruse Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Mead End (1 mile west), Tiptoe (1 mile south-west), Hordle (2 miles south), Ashley (2 miles south-west) and Bashley (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (3 miles south-west) and Ringwood (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (3.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Sway includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local pubs include Forest Heath Hotel (under half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Sway? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The cost per head usually 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 you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Sway
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.
What’s the nearest station to Sway?
Sway station, in Sway itself.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Also in Sway
Who books funeral and wake catering in Sway?
It can be a fitting tribute.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Sway: Sway station.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Plan for a few extra people
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask the venue about the van
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Summer evenings in Sway stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:05pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Sway, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
- 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