Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Minley, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Minley and the surrounding area.
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for Minley events
Minley: your questions answered
How far is Minley from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Funeral and wake catering in Minley, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for a wake at the family home and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Minley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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 will work through them with you.
Wake catering near Minley
Minley is about 2 miles south of Yateley, in Hampshire. For wakes in Minley, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Minley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Fleet station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre.
Anywhere in GU17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Darby Green (1 mile north-east), Yateley (2 miles north), Little Sandhurst (3 miles north), Eversley Cross (3 miles north-west) and Hartfordbridge (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south-east), Fleet (3 miles south), Aldershot (5 miles south-east), Alton (13 miles south-west) and Tadley (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Staff College Museum (3.5 miles north-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Horseshoe Lake and Ancells Farm Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Ely pub (0.5 miles north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Minley?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups usually 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 us?
- Events in Minley and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Events we cater in Minley
It can be a fitting tribute.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Also in Minley
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. A wake in Minley in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let us know of any allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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