Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Neatham
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Neatham and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Neatham
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Neatham
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For wakes at venues and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like Neatham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
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What else we do in Neatham
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Mention allergies you know about
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Wake catering near Neatham
Neatham is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Neatham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Neatham to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
For a service at a church like Holy Rood Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cover wakes in every part of the GU34 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Holybourne (1 mile north-west), Wyck (1 mile south-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile north-east), Alton (2 miles south-west) and East Worldham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (1.6 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Local schools include Treloar School (0.7 miles west) and Eggar's School (0.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart pub (under half a mile west)
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. A wake in Neatham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Events we cater in Neatham
It can be a fitting tribute.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
FAQs for Neatham
Which station is closest to Neatham?
Alton station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Neatham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Neatham
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Neatham
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- 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