Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Aldershot events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Aldershot.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Aldershot?
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
About our funeral and wake catering in Aldershot
Someone else can make the booking for you. Whether it’s wakes at home and celebrations of life, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Aldershot, choosing a venue near the service helps guests. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
What else we do in Aldershot
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Aldershot is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Aldershot?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A club or hall near Aldershot gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Aldershot hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Aldershot
Questions from Aldershot
Which station is closest to Aldershot?
Aldershot has its own station: Aldershot station.
Could you trade in Princes Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cover Aldershot?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Aldershot and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
After a funeral in Aldershot
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. Wakes in Aldershot are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A323 and A325 to reach Aldershot. Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Trinity frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
We cover wakes in every part of GU11 and GU12. From Station Road, East Station Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A323 and A325 close by, Aldershot is simple for us to get to. We also bring the van to wakes in Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fleet Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Aldershot include All Hallows Catholic School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (0.7 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.4 miles south-east)
- 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