Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Old Basing
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Old Basing and across Hampshire.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Old Basing
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Old Basing
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it’s gatherings at home after a funeral and village hall wakes, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a wake in a place like Old Basing, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Make sure older relatives can sit
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
FAQs for Old Basing
How far is Old Basing from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Old Basing?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Old Basing: halls, homes and travel
Old Basing is about 3 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Old Basing will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Old Basing is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in RG24, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, London Road and Paulet Place, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Lychpit (1 mile west), Mapledurwell (1 mile east), Andwell (1 mile east), Water End (2 miles east) and Chineham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (3 miles west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Festival Place (1.9 miles west) and Basing House (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Old Basing includes Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include The Costello School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (under half a mile west)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Old Basing, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Old Basing
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Occasions we serve in Old Basing
It is one less thing to organise.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Small family memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 2 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
- 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