Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Hurstbourne Priors
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Hurstbourne Priors and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering in Hurstbourne Priors
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hurstbourne Priors
Do you come out to small places like Hurstbourne Priors?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Hurstbourne Priors from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Funeral and wake catering in Hurstbourne Priors, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. For memorial events and anniversaries and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
In a small place like Hurstbourne Priors, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Late-December sunset in Hurstbourne Priors is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Make sure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Hurstbourne Priors? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hurstbourne Priors
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Hurstbourne Priors hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
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What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Hurstbourne Priors?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Hurstbourne Priors:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Families holding a service at Church of St Andrew frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
For event organisers in Hurstbourne Priors
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wakes in Hurstbourne Priors: venues and practical details
Hurstbourne Priors is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hurstbourne Priors and nearby villages. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Wakes anywhere in RG28 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. For wakes just outside Hurstbourne Priors, we cover Firgo (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles north-east), Wells-in-the-Field (3 miles north-east), St Mary Bourne (3 miles north) and Freefolk (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (11 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (10 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Hurstbourne Priors includes Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (1 mile south)
- 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