Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Baughurst
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Baughurst? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Baughurst
Occasions we serve in Baughurst
It works for everyone.
Whatever the occasion in Baughurst, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at Saint Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
About our funeral and wake catering in Baughurst
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and celebrations of life.
In rural Baughurst, home or the hall is usual. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Baughurst
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Baughurst and across Hampshire
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Baughurst; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Baughurst: halls, homes and travel
Baughurst is about 1 mile west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Baughurst will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Baughurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Baughurst to Reading (11 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 3.1 miles north.
Wherever your wake is in RG26, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Blackthorn Close, Brimpton Road and Wolverton Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Inhurst (1 mile north-west), Heath End (1 mile north), Axmansford (1 mile south-west), Tadley (1 mile east) and Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Fleet (15 miles east), Yateley (14 miles east), Hook (10 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east) and Kempshott (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3 miles east).
- Schools near Baughurst include Burnham Copse Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Wellington Arms Public House (0.8 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Baughurst: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Baughurst?
Midgham station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre.
How far is Baughurst from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Towns and villages near Baughurst
What else we do in Baughurst
Diets, allergies and planning
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:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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