Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Burkham events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Burkham.
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Burkham?
Funeral and wake catering in Burkham, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it is wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and wakes at church halls and clubs, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Near Burkham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
After a funeral in Burkham
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For wakes in Burkham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Burkham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Burkham to Reading (about 19 miles away).
We take the van to wakes all over the GU34 postcode area. We also bring the van to wakes in Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Burkham includes Farleigh Hill.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Burkham?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For family travelling by train, Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
Burkham questions
Is Burkham close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Burkham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to Burkham?
Yes, we do. Burkham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Burkham
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Burkham
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Burkham
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Burkham; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Other occasions in Burkham
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow for the service running over
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
For event organisers in Burkham
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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