Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Lindford, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Lindford.
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Lindford
Funeral and wake catering in Lindford, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. We serve gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and celebrations of life.
Around Lindford, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask the venue about the van
- Keep the serving time flexible
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Lindford is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Perfect for your wake in Lindford
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.9 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Lindford
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Lindford and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Also near Lindford
Also in Lindford
Lindford: halls, homes and travel
Lindford is about 6 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. For wakes in Lindford, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Lindford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Lindford to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lindford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in GU35 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Mount Pleasant Road, Taylors Lane and Liphook Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Lindford, we also cover Deadwater (1 mile south-west), Pinewood Village (1 mile west), Bordon (1 mile south-west), Standford (1 mile south-east) and Headley (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Holly Bush Inn (0.8 miles east)
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or GU35 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
FAQs for Lindford
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Lindford close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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