Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Old Alresford events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Old Alresford? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Old Alresford
Funeral and wake catering in Old Alresford, cooked to order
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and a wake at the family home, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Old Alresford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Arranging a wake in Old Alresford
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Around Old Alresford, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Old Alresford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Old Alresford to Southampton (16 miles away).
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Old Alresford, we also cover Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Globe Inn (0.7 miles south)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 normally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For event organisers in Old Alresford
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Late-December sunset in Old Alresford is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow a little extra
We park quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Questions from Old Alresford
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Old Alresford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cover Old Alresford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Old Alresford and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Nearby places to Old Alresford
Other occasions in Old Alresford
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Old Alresford
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
Where the van can park in Old Alresford
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- 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