Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Oakridge
Funeral and wake catering in Oakridge: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Oakridge
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Funeral and wake catering in Oakridge, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For memorial gatherings and scattering of ashes gatherings, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Around Oakridge, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Oakridge. In Oakridge, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Oakridge? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Events in Oakridge and across Hampshire
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Build in time for delays
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Towns and villages near Oakridge
What else we do in Oakridge
Wakes in Oakridge: venues and practical details
Oakridge is about 1 mile north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of Oakridge to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Oakridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Oakridge to Reading (13 miles away).
After a service at Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For family travelling by train, there’s a station right in Oakridge: Basingstoke station.
For wakes in RG21 and RG24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A3010, Oakridge is simple for us to get to. For wakes just outside Oakridge, we cover Eastrop (1 mile south-east), Popley (1 mile north), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (2 miles east) and Old Basing (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (1.6 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Oakridge include Oakridge Junior School (less than half a mile north-west) and The Costello School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile south-west)
Questions from Oakridge
Which station is closest to Oakridge?
Oakridge has its own station: Basingstoke station.
How far is Oakridge from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod 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