Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Golden Pot
Funeral and wake catering in Golden Pot: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Golden Pot
Perfect for your wake in Golden Pot
It can be a fitting tribute.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
Funeral and wake catering in Golden Pot, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Popular choices include haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are often booked for anniversary memorials and village hall wakes.
For a wake near Golden Pot, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
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A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Golden Pot hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Golden Pot and the whole of Hampshire
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Wakes in Golden Pot: venues and practical details
Golden Pot is about 2 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in the GU34 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Golden Pot is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Golden Pot to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
Wherever your wake is in GU34, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Holybourne (2 miles south-east), Alton (2 miles south), Neatham (2 miles south-east), Upper Froyle (3 miles east) and Froyle (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (13 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Golden Pot pub (less than half a mile north-west)
FAQs for Golden Pot
What’s the nearest station to Golden Pot?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How far is Golden Pot from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you cover Golden Pot?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Golden Pot and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Allow a little extra
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow for the service running over
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. In Golden Pot, it is dark by about 7:05pm 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 are 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
- 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