Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Darby Green
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Darby Green.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
A chip van near Darby Green
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
About our funeral and wake catering in Darby Green
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it’s pub wakes and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Darby Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Darby Green
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Also near Darby Green
Other occasions in Darby Green
Why choose a fish and chip van in Darby Green?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In summer, a wake in Darby Green has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Wakes in Darby Green: venues and practical details
Darby Green is about 1 mile east of Yateley, in Hampshire. Across the GU17 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Darby Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Darby Green to Reading (about 11 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Sandhurst station, about 1 mile north.
Here we cover the GU17 and GU46 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Green Lane, Stroud Lane and Reading Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Darby Green, we cover Minley (1 mile south-west), Yateley (1 mile west), Little Sandhurst (2 miles north), Eversley Cross (3 miles west) and Eversley Centre (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (14 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south-east), Fleet (4 miles south), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west) and Tadley (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Hart Shopping Centre (3.9 miles south-west) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Darby Green include Frogmore Community College (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Cricketers pub (0.8 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Military Academy Library (1.9 miles north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Questions from Darby Green
Is Darby Green close to London?
About 33 miles from central London.
We’re gathering after a service at St Barnabas Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come to Darby Green?
We do. Darby Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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