Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Isington
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Isington and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Isington events
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Isington
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering in Isington, fried fresh
Services often run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for village hall wakes and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Isington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Nearby places to Isington
What else we do in Isington
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Where the van can park in Isington
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Late-December sunset in Isington is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Events we cater in Isington
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Isington and Hampshire:
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
After a service at Church of the Holy Cross, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
Questions from Isington
How far is Isington from London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Cross?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Isington.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Isington: halls, homes and travel
Isington is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Around Isington, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Isington to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.8 miles east. Isington is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Binsted (1 mile south), Blacknest (1 mile east), Bentley (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east) and Frithend (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (11 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (5 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Heath and Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (1 mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Isington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use 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