Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Empshott
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Empshott and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Empshott
Funeral and wake catering in Empshott, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and village hall wakes.
For a wake near Empshott, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Wakes in Empshott: venues and practical details
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Empshott or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Empshott is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Rood often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Empshott, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Mill Lane and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Empshott we cover include Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Empshott; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Empshott
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Rood: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Empshott from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Also near Empshott
Other occasions in Empshott
Organising for someone else?
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Empshott?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Empshott
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Have chairs for those who need them
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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