Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Elvetham, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Elvetham and the surrounding area.
- Life celebrations
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering in Elvetham
About our funeral and wake catering in Elvetham
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for gatherings at a village hall or club and memorial events and anniversaries.
For a wake near Elvetham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, 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.
Elvetham: halls, homes and travel
Elvetham is about 2 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. For wakes in Elvetham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Elvetham to Reading (about 11 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Fleet station, about 1.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in RG27, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Home Farm Road and Fleet Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Elvetham Heath (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile south-west), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Dogmersfield (2 miles south) and Fleet (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fleet Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Odiham Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Hitches Hill.
- Nearby schools include Calthorpe Park School (1.3 miles south) and Sunday School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include De Havilland Arms (0.7 miles south-east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
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FAQs for Elvetham
Is Elvetham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Elvetham from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Allow for the service running over
We park quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Elvetham and the whole of Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In summer, a wake in Elvetham has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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