Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in The Hummicks
We bring fish and chips for the wake across The Hummicks and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A chip van near The Hummicks
About our funeral and wake catering in The Hummicks
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. For gatherings after the committal and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In rural The Hummicks, home or the hall is usual. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in The Hummicks
Is The Hummicks too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Wakes in The Hummicks: venues and practical details
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. The Hummicks is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The Hummicks is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in SO42 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For wakes just outside The Hummicks, we cover Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Schools near The Hummicks include The New Forest Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Montagu Arms (0.9 miles west)
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose funeral and wake catering in The Hummicks?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
After a service at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In winter, it’s dark in The Hummicks 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.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and 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.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
We start when you give the word.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
For event organisers in The Hummicks
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
- 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