Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Mapledurwell, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Mapledurwell.
- A wake at the family home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Mapledurwell
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Mapledurwell
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In rural Mapledurwell, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
For event organisers in Mapledurwell
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Mapledurwell?
It takes one job off a very long list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Mapledurwell book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Hook station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to Mapledurwell
Other occasions in Mapledurwell
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
Send us the date, the address or RG27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Mapledurwell
What’s the nearest station to Mapledurwell?
Hook station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St. Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
After a funeral in Mapledurwell
Mapledurwell is about 4 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Mapledurwell. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St. Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We take the van to wakes all over the RG27 and RG25 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Canal Reach, Greywell Road and Frog Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Andwell (1 mile north), Water End (1 mile north), Old Basing (1 mile west), Lychpit (2 miles west) and Chineham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Basing House (1.6 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.2 miles west). Open spaces near Mapledurwell include The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Mapledurwell; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ensure older relatives can sit
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
- 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