Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Bradley events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Bradley and across Hampshire.
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
Fresh fish and chips in Bradley
How our funeral and wake catering works in Bradley
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater small family memorials and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
For a wake near Bradley, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bradley?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Bradley and the whole of Hampshire
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Bradley?
It can be a fitting tribute.
These are some of the bookings we take around Bradley:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Other occasions in Bradley
Questions from Bradley
Is Bradley 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.
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Bradley: halls, homes and travel
Bradley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Bradley will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Bradley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bradley to Reading (20 miles away).
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Bradley, we also cover Burkham (1 mile north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south-east), Holt End (2 miles south-east), New Copse (2 miles south-east) and Bagmore (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (5 miles east) and Petersfield (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bradley include King's Hill.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Bradley, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Sunset in Bradley is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure 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.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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