Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Lyde Green
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Lyde Green and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
A chip van near Lyde Green
Perfect for your wake in Lyde Green
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family meals after the service
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 2.2 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Funeral and wake catering in Lyde Green, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Lyde Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Lyde Green
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Lyde Green and across Hampshire
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
Lyde Green questions
We’re gathering after a service at Rotherwick Church: can you come?
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. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Lyde Green?
Hook station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Lyde Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Lyde Green
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Arranging a wake in Lyde Green
Lyde Green is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lyde Green and the surrounding area. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Lyde Green to Reading (10 miles away).
After a service at Rotherwick Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in RG27, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Rotherwick (1 mile south-east), Mattingley (2 miles east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Heckfield (2 miles north-east) and Hazeley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.3 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby, you will find Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In Lyde Green, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Nearby places to Lyde Green
Other occasions in Lyde Green
- 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