Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Passfield, Hampshire
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Passfield? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
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Funeral and wake catering in Passfield, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include a favourite meal in someone’s memory and scattering of ashes gatherings, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Passfield, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Wakes in Passfield: venues and practical details
Passfield is about 7 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Passfield and nearby villages. Passfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Passfield to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Passfield; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the GU30 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on The Lyndons, Eleanor Close and Lynchborough Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Passfield, we also cover Conford (1 mile south-east), Weavers Down (1 mile south), Liphook (2 miles south-east), Woolmer (2 miles south-west) and Longmoor (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Deadwater Valley and Wheeler's Down.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups typically 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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Late-December sunset in Passfield 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Passfield, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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A chip van compared with other options
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 book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Passfield
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Passfield questions
Is Passfield close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Passfield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you come to Passfield?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Passfield and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
- 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