Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hatch Warren, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Hatch Warren and the surrounding area.
- A wake at the family home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Hatch Warren?
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hatch Warren?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Hatch Warren
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
About our funeral and wake catering in Hatch Warren
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it’s wakes at church halls and clubs and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In Hatch Warren, the hall is often where people gather. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Perfect for your wake in Hatch Warren
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Hatch Warren and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family meals after the service
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
Places near Hatch Warren
What else we do in Hatch Warren
What affects the price in Hatch Warren
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Wakes in Hatch Warren: venues and practical details
Hatch Warren is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hatch Warren and nearby villages. Hatch Warren is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hatch Warren to Reading (about 16 miles away).
After a service at The Church Of Christ The King, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in RG22 and RG25, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Cyprus Road, Danebury Road and Cliddesden Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Farleigh Wallop (1 mile south), Brighton Hill (1 mile north), Kempshott (1 mile north-west), South Ham (2 miles north) and Buckskin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Willis Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Hatch Warren include Brighton Hill Community School (0.9 miles north) and Coppice Spring School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
For event organisers in Hatch Warren
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. 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. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Hatch Warren, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hatch Warren
What’s the nearest station to Hatch Warren?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Hatch Warren close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
- 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