Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Arford, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Arford and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering for Arford events
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Arford and the whole of Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering in Arford, fried fresh
We cook as people come up. Whether it’s gatherings after the committal and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy and more.
For a wake near Arford, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
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. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Arford
What else we do in Arford
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Build in time for delays
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow a little extra
We serve when people are ready.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Late-December sunset in Arford is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Events we cater in Arford
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 3.6 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Where the van can park in Arford
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Wake catering near Arford
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. In and around Arford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Arford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the GU35 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Arford we cover include Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Arford include Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (1.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Holly Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Arford: your questions answered
Is Arford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
Can the van come to Arford?
Yes, we do. Arford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
- 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