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Funeral and wake catering in Headley, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Headley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering for Headley events
Funeral and wake catering in Headley, fried fresh
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Popular choices include gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and a wake at the family home.
In a small place like Headley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Headley is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
FAQs for Headley
Which station is closest to Headley?
Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre.
Is Headley close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can the van come to Headley?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Headley and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Arranging a wake in Headley
Headley is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Bookings in Headley 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 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Headley, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU35, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as High Street, Crabtree Gardens and Pound Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Arford (1 mile north-east), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Deadwater (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Headley include Deadwater Valley and Wheeler's Down.
- Schools near Headley include Mill Chase Academy (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Holly Bush Inn (less than half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Check the hall has an urn
- Build in time for delays
We park quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Headley
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Headley
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Headley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there’s a minimum
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Headley. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Headley
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Headley
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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