Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Cove, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Cove and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Cove
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and pub wakes.
For a wake in a place like Cove, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cove?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Wakes in Cove: venues and practical details
Cove is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Cove will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Cove is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cove to Guildford (10 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Fleet station is about 1.7 miles away.
For wakes in GU14, GU17 and GU51, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Fleet Road, Trunk Road and Limes Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Southwood (1 mile south), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles south-east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Ash Vale (4 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Local schools include Cove School (0.7 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include National Aerospace Library (1.7 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan seating for older guests
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Towns and villages near Cove
Also in Cove
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In winter, it is dark in Cove by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU14 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.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Common questions in Cove
Could you trade in Ancells Farm Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Cove?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Perfect for your wake in Cove
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
After a service at St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re 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