Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Heckfield events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Heckfield? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Heckfield
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Heckfield
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. For anniversary memorials and wakes at venues, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Heckfield, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
For event organisers in Heckfield
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Heckfield; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Heckfield?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
In Heckfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there is a minimum
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Heckfield hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Wake catering near Heckfield
Heckfield is about 6 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Heckfield will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Mortimer station is about 3.9 miles away.
We serve wakes across the RG27 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Church Lane and Chamberlains Meadow or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Heckfield Heath (1 mile north), Hound Green (1 mile south), Bramshill (1 mile east), Hazeley (1 mile south-east) and Riseley (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles south-east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (13 miles south) and Yateley (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (2.6 miles north) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find New Inn (less than half a mile south)
Heckfield questions
Which station is closest to Heckfield?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can the van come to Heckfield?
We do. Heckfield is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Nearby places to Heckfield
Other occasions in Heckfield
- 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