Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Temple Valley, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Temple Valley.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Temple Valley
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Temple Valley; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering in Temple Valley, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re frequently asked to cater a tribute meal and gatherings at a village hall or club, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Temple Valley, 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 will be straight with you about what we can do.
Common questions in Temple Valley
Is Temple Valley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Temple Valley close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Events we cater in Temple Valley
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Temple Valley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 3.4 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
For event organisers in Temple Valley
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Temple Valley: halls, homes and travel
Temple Valley is about 3 miles east of Hyde, in Hampshire. We cover Temple Valley as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Temple Valley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Temple Valley to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Anywhere in SO21, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to wakes in Easton (2 miles north-west), Winnall (2 miles west), Morestead (2 miles south-west), Ovington (2 miles north-east) and Itchen Abbas (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles west), Eastleigh (8 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Totton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester College Treasury (3 miles west) and Wolvesey Castle (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Temple Valley includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Also near Temple Valley
What else we do in Temple Valley
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Temple Valley hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- 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