Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Hook Common
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Hook Common.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Hook Common events
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Hook Common is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering in Hook Common, fried fresh
We cook as people come up. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
In rural Hook Common, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hook Common
Is Hook Common too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Hook Common?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What if we do not know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
After a funeral in Hook Common
Hook Common is about 1 mile south-west of Hook, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Hook Common or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Hook station is about 0.5 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in RG27, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as London Road, Newnham Road and Hook Common, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Nately Scures (1 mile south-west), Newnham (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile north-east), Warnborough Green (1 mile south-east) and Up Nately (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Odiham Castle (1.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Tundry Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include Robert May's School (1.9 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Plan for a few extra people
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We start when you give the word.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Events we cater in Hook Common
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
In Hook Common and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at St John the Evangelist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Nearby places to Hook Common
What else we do in Hook Common
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hook Common?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. 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’ll quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Hook Common and the whole of Hampshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- 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