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Funeral and wake catering in Salters Heath, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Salters Heath and across Hampshire.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
A chip van near Salters Heath
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Salters Heath
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For family meals after the service and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In rural Salters Heath, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Salters Heath
What’s the nearest station to Salters Heath?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Pamber Priory?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in Salters Heath: venues and practical details
Salters Heath is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. People in Salters Heath book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Salters Heath to Reading (11 miles away).
After a service at Pamber Priory, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in RG26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Aldermaston Road and Salters Heath Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Pamber End (1 mile north-west), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-west), Pamber Green (1 mile north), Little London (1 mile north-east) and Charter Alley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (3 miles north).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (2.8 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Salters Heath includes Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Salters Heath include Everest Community Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens College Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Salters Heath and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Salters Heath; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books funeral and wake catering in Salters Heath?
It can be a fitting tribute.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If relatives are coming by rail, Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Allow for the service running over
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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