Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Bramshott events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Bramshott.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Bramshott?
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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.
Funeral and wake catering in Bramshott, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include memorial events and anniversaries and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, serving haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
For a wake near Bramshott, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Bramshott
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Nearby places to Bramshott
Other occasions in Bramshott
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We park quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Arranging a wake in Bramshott
Bramshott is about 8 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. For a wake in Bramshott, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Bramshott. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Bramshott to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bramshott; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU30. That could mean a wake at a home on Church Road, Limes Close and Woolmer Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Bramshott, we also cover Hammer Bottom (2 miles east), Linchmere (2 miles south-east), Bramshott Chase (2 miles east), Hammer (2 miles east) and Woolmer Hill (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Petersfield (8 miles south-west) and Bordon (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (2.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Schools near Bramshott include Bohunt School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Green Dragon Public House (1 mile south)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Bramshott?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Liphook station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Bramshott; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Questions from Bramshott
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.
Do you come out to small places like Bramshott?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll 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