Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Toothill events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Toothill.
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering for Toothill events
Who books funeral and wake catering in Toothill?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For family travelling by train, Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Funeral and wake catering in Toothill, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In rural Toothill, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Common questions in Toothill
Which station is closest to Toothill?
Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Toothill close to London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to Toothill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Toothill and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Toothill?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Toothill
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In Toothill, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Toothill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Toothill
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or SO51 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Toothill
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow a little extra
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Wakes in Toothill: venues and practical details
Toothill is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. Around Toothill, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at Church of St John, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. A club or hall near Toothill gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Toothill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Toothill is within about 6 miles of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of SO51 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to wakes in Ashfield (1 mile west), Upton (1 mile south), Lee (1 mile west), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and North Baddesley (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (4 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Extra (1.8 miles north-west) and King Johns House (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Toothill includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
What else we do in Toothill
For event organisers in Toothill
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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