Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Farnborough, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Farnborough: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering for Farnborough events
Funeral and wake catering in Farnborough, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and village hall wakes, with cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wake in Farnborough, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. 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.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in Farnborough: venues and practical details
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. People in Farnborough book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Farnborough to Guildford (9 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Christopher, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives arriving by train should know that Farnborough Main station is about 0.5 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU14, GU11 and GU17. That could mean a wake at a home on Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Farnborough include the A325 and A327, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Other places close to Farnborough we cover include Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Farnborough is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for wakes.
A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Farnborough includes Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cove School (0.6 miles north-west) and Henry Tyndale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tilly Shilling pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Farnborough and across Hampshire
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Farnborough: your questions answered
Is Farnborough close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Late-December sunset in Farnborough is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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’re done.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Farnborough? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Farnborough
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow for the service running over
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
Remember the journey from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Also near Farnborough
More for events in Farnborough
- 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