Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Conford
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Conford and the surrounding area.
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Conford
Why choose a fish and chip van in Conford?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Conford and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Conford
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for gatherings at a village hall or club and anniversary memorials.
In rural Conford, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Arranging a wake in Conford
Conford is about 2 miles south-east of Bordon, in Hampshire. For wakes in Conford, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Conford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Conford; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in GU30 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Passfield (1 mile north-west), Weavers Down (1 mile south), Liphook (1 mile south-east), Longmoor (2 miles south-west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Conford include Bohunt School (1.3 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Other occasions in Conford
Common questions in Conford
What’s the nearest station to Conford?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is Conford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Conford.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer evenings in Conford stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Conford?
It can be a fitting tribute.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If relatives are coming by rail, Liphook station, about 1.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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