Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Twyford, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Twyford? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Book the van in Twyford
Where the van can park in Twyford
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
How our funeral and wake catering works in Twyford
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. On the menu are gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater village hall wakes and gatherings after scattering ashes.
Near Twyford, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
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What else we do in Twyford
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In winter, it is dark in Twyford by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Twyford, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan seating for older guests
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Arranging a wake in Twyford
Twyford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Twyford or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Twyford is on or near the B3335, handy for relatives driving in. Relatives arriving by train should know that Shawford station is about 0.7 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of the SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, Roman Road and The Crescent, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the B3335 close by, Twyford is simple for us to get to. For wakes just outside Twyford, we cover Shawford (1 mile north-west), South Down (1 mile west), Compton (1 mile west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (2.8 miles north) and The Gurkha Museum (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Pubs nearby include Phoenix Inn (under half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What affects the price in Twyford
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Twyford
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Twyford?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
Twyford questions
Is Twyford close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
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.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
- 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