Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Oakshott
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Oakshott and across Hampshire.
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after the committal
A chip van near Oakshott
Funeral and wake catering in Oakshott, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. Typical bookings include life celebrations and village hall wakes, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Oakshott, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Oakshott
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Oakshott and the whole of Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
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Also in Oakshott
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Oakshott: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Oakshott?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Wakes in Oakshott: venues and practical details
Oakshott is about 3 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Across the GU33 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Oakshott to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Liss station, about 2.2 miles east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Oakshott; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the GU33 and GU32 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Oakshott, we also cover Hawkley (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (1 mile south), Lower Green (1 mile north), Steep (1 mile south) and High Cross (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (12 miles south), Petersfield (3 miles south) and Purbrook (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.1 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hawkley Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Oakshott is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Oakshott, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Oakshott?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Plan seating for older guests
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What affects the price in Oakshott
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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