Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in North Waltham, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in North Waltham.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for North Waltham events
About our funeral and wake catering in North Waltham
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for scattering of ashes gatherings and pub wakes.
In rural North Waltham, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
FAQs for North Waltham
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St. Michael's: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to North Waltham?
Micheldever station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van come to North Waltham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and North Waltham is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t 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.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover North Waltham and the whole of Hampshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan seating for older guests
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Remember the journey from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Nearby places to North Waltham
Also in North Waltham
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. A wake in North Waltham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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After a funeral in North Waltham
North Waltham is about 5 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of North Waltham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. North Waltham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 3.6 miles south-west.
Anywhere in RG25, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Church Road, Chapel Street and Cuckoo Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside North Waltham, we cover Dummer (2 miles east), Oakley (3 miles north), Kempshott (3 miles north-east), Newfound (3 miles north) and Farleigh Wallop (4 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (5 miles north-east), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north) and Hook (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Fox pub (within half a mile south)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in North Waltham
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Occasions we serve in North Waltham
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St. Michael's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- 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