Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Chawton
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Chawton and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering in Chawton
How our funeral and wake catering works in Chawton
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include a favourite meal in someone’s memory and scattering of ashes gatherings, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Chawton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Chawton
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Sunset in Chawton is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Chawton questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Chawton from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to Chawton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Chawton. To check your date, use our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Chawton?
It can be a fitting tribute.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Chawton: halls, homes and travel
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. In and around Chawton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Chawton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Alton station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
We serve wakes across GU34. We can serve a wake on streets such as Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Chawton, we also cover Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (within half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
- Schools near Chawton include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyfriar pub (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Build in time for delays
- Mention allergies you know about
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ensure older relatives can sit
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Where the van can park in Chawton
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you’re 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.
- 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