Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for New Alresford events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in New Alresford.
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
Book the van in New Alresford
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why New Alresford hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Hampshire, including New Alresford
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Funeral and wake catering in New Alresford, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. For gatherings after scattering ashes and celebrations of life, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
In New Alresford, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Perfect for your wake in New Alresford
It’s one less thing to organise.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
For event organisers in New Alresford
Parks, greens and streets typically 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 service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in New Alresford
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Towns and villages near New Alresford
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Wakes in New Alresford: venues and practical details
New Alresford is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Around New Alresford, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. New Alresford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
With the B3046 and B3047 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach New Alresford.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Station Road, Elm Road and Bramble Hill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. New Alresford is on the B3046 and B3047, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For wakes just outside New Alresford, we cover Bishop's Sutton (2 miles east), Gundleton (2 miles east), Cheriton (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Bramdean (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). The countryside around New Alresford includes Shutts Copse.
- Schools near New Alresford include Perins School (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Running Horse Public House (less than half a mile north)
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In summer, a wake in New Alresford has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
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. You can fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Questions from New Alresford
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is New Alresford close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
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.
Can you cook in the rain?
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.
How long will the queue be?
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.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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