Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Ibworth, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Ibworth: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ibworth
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. For small family memorials and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we will put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Ibworth, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Events in Ibworth and across Hampshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Ibworth; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Ibworth, and we will check the date and send a price.
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Common questions in Ibworth
How far is Ibworth from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Ibworth?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you come to Ibworth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ibworth. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Arranging a wake in Ibworth
Ibworth is about 4 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wakes in Ibworth are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Ibworth is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ibworth to Reading (15 miles away).
For wakes in RG26 and RG23, we just need to know where the van can park. For wakes just outside Ibworth, we cover Newfound (2 miles south-east), Oakley (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-east), Buckskin (3 miles south-east) and Winklebury (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles east), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (3.1 miles east).
- 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