Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Firgo
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Firgo and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Firgo
Funeral and wake catering in Firgo, fried fresh
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include wakes at church halls and clubs and gatherings after the committal, with gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a wake near Firgo, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A table of photos helps people talk.
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. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Firgo
What else we do in Firgo
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. A wake in Firgo in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG28 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in Firgo
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
These are some of the bookings we take around Firgo:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
Relatives arriving by train should know that Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
Firgo: halls, homes and travel
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Firgo and nearby villages. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Firgo to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
For wakes in RG28, we just need to know where the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Questions from Firgo
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Firgo?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you come to Firgo?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Firgo and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
- 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