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Funeral and wake catering in Hartfordbridge, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Hartfordbridge.
- A tribute meal
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Planning an event in Hartfordbridge?
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall has an urn
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
About our funeral and wake catering in Hartfordbridge
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it’s memorial events and anniversaries and a wake at the family home, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a small place like Hartfordbridge, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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’s crisp.
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
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. A wake in Hartfordbridge in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- 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, 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Hartfordbridge?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- Events in Hartfordbridge and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
Wakes in Hartfordbridge: venues and practical details
Hartfordbridge is about 3 miles south-west of Yateley, in Hampshire. In and around Hartfordbridge, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Hartfordbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hartfordbridge to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Winchfield station is about 2.3 miles away.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on London Road, Hulfords Lane and Star Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Hartfordbridge, we also cover Eversley Centre (2 miles north), Eversley Cross (2 miles north-east), Lower Common (3 miles north), Eversley (3 miles north) and Yateley (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (5 miles east), Fleet (4 miles south-east), Aldershot (7 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Tadley (11 miles west).
A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (2 miles south-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hartfordbridge include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Hitches Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers pub (0.8 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Hartfordbridge
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hartfordbridge? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in Hartfordbridge
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hartfordbridge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For a service at a church like All Souls Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
Nearby places to Hartfordbridge
Other occasions in Hartfordbridge
Working with your venue
If you are 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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
FAQs for Hartfordbridge
Which station is closest to Hartfordbridge?
Winchfield station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
How far is Hartfordbridge from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Hartfordbridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hartfordbridge is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How fast is service?
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.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
- 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