Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Mattingley
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Mattingley and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Mattingley
About our funeral and wake catering in Mattingley
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. For family gatherings after a burial or cremation and village hall wakes, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips and more.
In rural Mattingley, home or the hall is usual. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Mattingley?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
Relatives arriving by train should know that Hook station is about 2.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
FAQs for Mattingley
Which station is closest to Mattingley?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Mattingley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In winter, it is dark in Mattingley by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. 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.
Why book our van in Mattingley
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Mattingley and across Hampshire
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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.
Nearby places to Mattingley
Other occasions in Mattingley
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Arranging a wake in Mattingley
Mattingley is about 5 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Mattingley. Mattingley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
Families holding a service at Mattingley Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Reading Road and Bottle Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Mattingley, we also cover Hound Green (1 mile north), Hazeley (1 mile north-east), Rotherwick (1 mile south-west), Lyde Green (2 miles west) and Heckfield (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Odiham Castle (3.7 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Leather Bottle Public House (within half a mile south)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow a little extra
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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