Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Tourner Bury
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Tourner Bury and across Hampshire.
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering for Tourner Bury events
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Tourner Bury hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Tourner Bury and across Hampshire
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Funeral and wake catering in Tourner Bury, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Popular choices include gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake near Tourner Bury, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Nearby places to Tourner Bury
Other occasions in Tourner Bury
Tourner Bury questions
What’s the nearest station to Tourner Bury?
The closest is Warblington station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Tourner Bury?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you come to Tourner Bury?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Tourner Bury and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Occasions we serve in Tourner Bury
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Pub wakes
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Tourner Bury is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Tourner Bury, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Tourner Bury
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Arranging a wake in Tourner Bury
Tourner Bury is about 1 mile north-east of South Hayling, in Hampshire. Wakes in Tourner Bury are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Tourner Bury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Warblington station, about 4.1 miles north. Tourner Bury is within about 2 miles of the sea.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO11, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Tournerbury Lane, St Benedict Road and Beech Grove or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in South Hayling (1 mile south-west), West Town (1 mile west), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north-west) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastney Beam Engine House (3.6 miles west) and St James Hospital (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hayling Billy.
- Nearby schools include The Hayling College (0.5 miles west) and The Hayling College (0.5 miles west)
- 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