Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Oakhanger
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Oakhanger.
- Pub wakes
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
A chip van near Oakhanger
How our funeral and wake catering works in Oakhanger
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for a tribute meal and scattering of ashes gatherings.
For a wake near Oakhanger, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
For event organisers in Oakhanger
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let us know of any allergies
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Oakhanger: halls, homes and travel
Oakhanger is about 4 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Oakhanger or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Oakhanger is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Oakhanger to Guildford (17 miles away).
After a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Oakhanger; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the GU35 postcode area. We also bring the van to wakes in Hartley Mauditt (2 miles west), East Worldham (2 miles north-west), Wyck (3 miles north), Upper Farringdon (3 miles west) and Neatham (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Oakhanger include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Nearby places to Oakhanger
What else we do in Oakhanger
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Sunset in Oakhanger is about 7:05pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Oakhanger? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Oakhanger
Do you come out to small places like Oakhanger?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are gathering after a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- We cover Oakhanger and the whole of Hampshire
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
- 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