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Funeral and Wake Catering for Kempshott events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Kempshott? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Kempshott
Kempshott questions
Can you serve after a service at Saint Mark's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Kempshott?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you come to Kempshott?
Yes, we do. Kempshott is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Kempshott
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We serve gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for wakes at venues and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
For a wake in a place like Kempshott, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
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A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Kempshott. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Kempshott
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Kempshott
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Kempshott?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
After a service at Saint Mark's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Kempshott, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Kempshott? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Kempshott: halls, homes and travel
Kempshott is about 2 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Kempshott. Kempshott is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Basingstoke station is about 2.8 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in RG22 and RG23, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Roman Road, Aster Road and Osprey Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Buckskin (1 mile north), Hatch Warren (1 mile south-east), Worting (1 mile north), Brighton Hill (1 mile east) and South Ham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Willis Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and The Malls (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Schools near Kempshott include Coppice Spring School (0.9 miles east) and Brighton Hill Community School (1.1 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
- 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