Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Cole Henley, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Cole Henley and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
Book the van in Cole Henley
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Cole Henley
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering in Cole Henley, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and celebrations of life.
Near Cole Henley, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Towns and villages near Cole Henley
Other occasions in Cole Henley
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Cole Henley?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Allow a little extra
- Plan seating for older guests
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Wake catering near Cole Henley
Cole Henley is about 7 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Cole Henley to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Cole Henley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
We take the van to wakes all over the RG28 postcode area and the streets around it. For wakes just outside Cole Henley, we cover Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles south), Freefolk (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles south), Wadwick (3 miles north-west) and St Mary Bourne (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (7 miles south-west), Tadley (10 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
Within reach you will find Ladle Hill.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Cole Henley
Is Cole Henley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Cole Henley?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cover Cole Henley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Cole Henley. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Sunset in Cole Henley is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Cole Henley? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Cole Henley
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
What affects the price in Cole Henley
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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