Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Overton events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Overton? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Overton
About our funeral and wake catering in Overton
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for memorial gatherings and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
In Overton, the hall is often where people gather. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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Overton questions
What’s the nearest station to Overton?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. A wake in Overton in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Overton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
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 will send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Build in time for delays
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Occasions we serve in Overton
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
Relatives arriving by train should know that Overton station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Wakes in Overton: venues and practical details
Overton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Overton is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Overton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Overton to Reading (about 19 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG25 postcode area. Whether your wake is on High Street, Station Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Southington (1 mile west), Quidhampton (1 mile north), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles west) and Deane (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (within half a mile south)
Where the van can park in Overton
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Overton and across Hampshire
See how we price and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Overton
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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