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Funeral and wake catering in Eversley Centre, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Eversley Centre and across Hampshire.
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Funeral and wake catering in Eversley Centre
Funeral and wake catering in Eversley Centre, cooked to order
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and we are often booked for village hall wakes and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
For a wake near Eversley Centre, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Eversley Centre: halls, homes and travel
Eversley Centre is about 2 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. Bookings in Eversley Centre come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Eversley Centre is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Eversley Centre to Reading (8 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 RG27 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Reading Road and Kingsley Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Eversley Cross (1 mile east), Eversley (1 mile north-west), Finchampstead (1 mile north-east), Lower Common (1 mile west) and Yateley (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles south-west), Farnborough (6 miles south-east), Fleet (5 miles south), Aldershot (8 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Tadley (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Pinewood Hospital (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Eversley Centre include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Hitches Hill.
- Schools near Eversley Centre include Yateley School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Chequers Inn (0.5 miles east)
Can’t 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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Allow for the service running over
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Eversley Centre
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Eversley Centre: your questions answered
Is Eversley Centre close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Is Eversley Centre too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Eversley Centre?
It can be a fitting tribute.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Crowthorne station is about 2.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
Places near Eversley Centre
Also in Eversley Centre
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. Late-December sunset in Eversley Centre is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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