Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Dogmersfield events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Dogmersfield.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
Book the van in Dogmersfield
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Sunset in Dogmersfield is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Funeral and wake catering in Dogmersfield, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and small family memorials.
Near Dogmersfield, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Events we cater in Dogmersfield
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Dogmersfield book the van for events such as:
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
After a service at All Saints' Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Dogmersfield
Do you come out to small places like Dogmersfield?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Dogmersfield?
The closest is Winchfield station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
After a funeral in Dogmersfield
Dogmersfield is about 2 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Across the RG27 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Winchfield station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in RG27, we can fry fresh for your guests. For wakes just outside Dogmersfield, we cover Crookham Village (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile north-west), Mill Lane (1 mile south), Fleet (2 miles east) and Bowling Alley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (5 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Hart Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Tundry Hill and Fleet Pond Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Calthorpe Park School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Exchequer pub (0.7 miles south-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Dogmersfield hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We start when you give the word.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Dogmersfield
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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