Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Newton Valence events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Newton Valence and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering for Newton Valence events
After a funeral in Newton Valence
Newton Valence is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. For wakes in Newton Valence, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Newton Valence is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Newton Valence to Guildford (20 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Newton Valence, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over the GU34 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Newton Valence we cover include Selborne (1 mile east), Empshott (2 miles east), Lower Green (3 miles south-east), Hawkley (3 miles south-east) and Oakshott (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Romany Museum (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Newton Valence include Selborne Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Newton Valence
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at church halls and clubs and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
In rural Newton Valence, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Newton Valence
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Newton Valence
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
Also near Newton Valence
Other occasions in Newton Valence
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. A wake in Newton Valence 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.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Newton Valence? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Newton Valence
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
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 Newton Valence close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Events we cater in Newton Valence
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family meals after the service
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that Alton station is about 4.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
What affects the price in Newton Valence
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Service time
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Newton Valence
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Build in time for delays
- Let us know of any allergies
We start when you give the word.
Have napkins and bins ready.
- 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