Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Alton events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Alton and the surrounding area.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Planning an event in Alton?
Funeral and wake catering in Alton, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater a tribute meal and anniversary memorials.
In Alton, choosing a venue near the service helps guests, with parking for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Arranging a wake in Alton
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. People in Alton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Alton has its own station, Alton station. Relatives driving in can use the A339 and B3004 to reach Alton.
We serve wakes across GU34 and the streets around it. From High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the A339 and B3004 close by, Alton is simple for us to get to with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (less than half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Alton include Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Amery Hill School (less than half a mile north-west) and Treloar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The 'Baker's Arms' Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Occasions we serve in Alton
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at Church of St Lawrence frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Alton, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Alton
More for events in Alton
Questions from Alton
Is Alton close to London?
About 45 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Lawrence: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. 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.
Why Alton hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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