Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Beech, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Beech: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
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For event organisers in Beech
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Beech
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We’re often asked to cater small family memorials and celebrations of life, with gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Beech, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
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Beech: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Beech?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Beech close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Wakes in Beech: venues and practical details
Beech is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Beech is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Beech is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Peter's often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Wellhouse Road, Medstead Road and King's Hill; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Thedden (1 mile north-west), Wivelrod (1 mile west), Bentworth (2 miles north-west), Holt End (2 miles west) and New Copse (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north-west), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Beech includes King's Hill.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Perfect for your wake in Beech
It suits all ages.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Beech:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.2 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask the venue about the van
- Keep the serving time flexible
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Beech; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
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
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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