Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Hatchet Green events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Hatchet Green.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Hatchet Green
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hatchet Green
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and village hall wakes, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
Near Hatchet Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Hatchet Green. In summer, a wake in Hatchet Green has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Hatchet Green
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Hatchet Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can the van come to Hatchet Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hatchet Green is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Also near Hatchet Green
What else we do in Hatchet Green
Arranging a wake in Hatchet Green
Hatchet Green is in Hampshire. Around Hatchet Green, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hatchet Green to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
We take the van to wakes all over SP6. Whether your wake is on Hatchet Close and Hatchet Green or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Hatchet Green we cover include North Charford (1 mile east) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (11 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include The Trafalgar School at Downton (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Woodfalls Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Hatchet Green hosts choose us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Hatchet Green
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan seating for older guests
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Occasions we serve in Hatchet Green
It takes one job off a very long list.
Whatever the occasion in Hatchet Green, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- 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