Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Timsbury
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Timsbury.
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
Book the van in Timsbury
How our funeral and wake catering works in Timsbury
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Whether it’s wakes at venues and gatherings at home after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Timsbury, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Timsbury
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Andrew: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Timsbury?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Timsbury?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Arranging a wake in Timsbury
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Around Timsbury, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Timsbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Timsbury to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Anywhere in SO51, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Timsbury, we also cover Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Romsey School (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Malthouse Inn (less than half a mile west)
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
What happens on the day
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. A wake in Timsbury in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Timsbury, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Timsbury?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at Church of St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Timsbury and across Hampshire
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Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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