Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Fleet
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Fleet? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near Fleet
Funeral and wake catering in Fleet, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake in Fleet, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Fleet and across Hampshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
After a funeral in Fleet
Fleet is about 13 miles south-east of Reading, in Hampshire. Bookings in Fleet 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. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
After a service at Fleet Methodist Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Fleet station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre.
We take the van to wakes all over the GU51, GU52 and GU10 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Church Road, Durnsford Avenue and Hankins Court or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Fleet include the A323 and A3013, so getting the van to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Fleet, we cover Church Crookham (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (1 mile west), Elvetham Heath (1 mile north-west), Dogmersfield (2 miles west) and Elvetham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north-east), Aldershot (4 miles south-east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north) and Tadley (14 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Fleet has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.9 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Fleet include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Hitches Hill.
- Schools near Fleet include Court Moor School (within half a mile south-west) and School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Fleet?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
With the A323 and A3013 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Fleet.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- When payment is due
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer evenings in Fleet stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Fleet questions
Could you trade in Oakley Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve after a service at Fleet Methodist Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Fleet?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 usually the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Also near Fleet
What else we do in Fleet
- 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