Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in East Worldham, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in East Worldham? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering for East Worldham events
Funeral and wake catering in East Worldham, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for wakes at venues and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
Near East Worldham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Check the hall has an urn
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Allow a little extra
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Nearby places to East Worldham
Also in East Worldham
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in East Worldham
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in East Worldham?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East Worldham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Alton station is about 1.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in East Worldham, and we will check the date and send a price.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in East Worldham
Which station is closest to East Worldham?
Alton station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like East Worldham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will tell you straight away whether we’re available.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. A wake in East Worldham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
After a funeral in East Worldham
East Worldham is about 2 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU34, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from East Worldham to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Caker's Lane, Shelleys Lane and Wyck Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside East Worldham, we cover Wyck (1 mile north-east), Hartley Mauditt (1 mile south), Neatham (2 miles north), Holybourne (2 miles north) and Oakhanger (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (9 miles south) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles west) and Allen Gallery (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- 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