Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Worthy Down, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Worthy Down.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Worthy Down
About our funeral and wake catering in Worthy Down
We cook as people come up. Popular choices include gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for wakes at home and small family memorials.
In rural Worthy Down, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. 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.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
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Where the van can park in Worthy Down
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- 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.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
After a funeral in Worthy Down
Worthy Down is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in the SO21 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Worthy Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Worthy Down to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 3.2 miles south.
Anywhere in SO21, we can bring the van to you. From Coopers Close, Coate Drive and Wellesley Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in South Wonston (1 mile north), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Crawley (3 miles west), Sutton Scotney (3 miles north) and Stoke Charity (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Worthy Down includes Winnall Moors.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (2.2 miles south)
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In summer, a wake in Worthy Down has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Worthy Down
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Worthy Down?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Worthy Down, people book us for events such as:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Families holding a service at St Margaret's often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Common questions in Worthy Down
Do you come out to small places like Worthy Down?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Worthy Down close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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