Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Blackmoor events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Blackmoor and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Blackmoor
Funeral and wake catering in Blackmoor, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. For wakes at venues and wakes at home, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Blackmoor, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Wakes in Blackmoor: venues and practical details
Blackmoor is about 5 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. For a wake in Blackmoor, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Blackmoor to Guildford (17 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Matthew's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Blackmoor is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in GU33, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Blackmoor Road and Sotherington Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Blackmoor we cover include Woolmer (1 mile south-east), Greatham (1 mile south), Longmoor (2 miles south-east), Passfield (2 miles east) and Weavers Down (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (2.3 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Blackmoor includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (2.1 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Blackmoor; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow a little extra
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Other occasions in Blackmoor
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Blackmoor
Is Blackmoor close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Events we cater in Blackmoor
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever the occasion in Blackmoor, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
For family travelling by train, Liss station, about 3.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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