Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Heckfield Heath, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Heckfield Heath and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
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About our funeral and wake catering in Heckfield Heath
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it’s a tribute meal and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Heckfield Heath, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan seating for older guests
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Organising for someone else?
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
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.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Perfect for your wake in Heckfield Heath
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
After a service at Church of St Michael, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in Heckfield Heath
Is Heckfield Heath close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Heckfield Heath too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
After a funeral in Heckfield Heath
Heckfield Heath is about 4 miles north of Hook, in Hampshire. For a wake in Heckfield Heath, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Mortimer station, about 3.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in RG27 and RG7, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Church Lane and The Causeway or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Heckfield Heath, we cover Heckfield (1 mile south), Riseley (1 mile north), Bramshill (1 mile east), Hound Green (1 mile south) and Hazeley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles south-east), Fleet (7 miles south-east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.3 miles south). Within reach you will find The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find New Inn (0.8 miles south)
Nearby places to Heckfield Heath
Other occasions in Heckfield Heath
The process
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In winter, it’s dark in Heckfield Heath by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- Events in Heckfield Heath and across Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- The length of service
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or RG27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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