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Funeral and wake catering in Selborne, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Selborne.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Selborne?
Funeral and wake catering in Selborne, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We’re frequently asked to cater small family memorials and family meals after the service, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Selborne, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Events we cater in Selborne
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Selborne. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Selborne
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Selborne and the whole of Hampshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Selborne
Do you come out to small places like Selborne?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Selborne from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Selborne; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
After a funeral in Selborne
Selborne is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in Selborne, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Alton station, about 3.8 miles north, is the nearest station. Selborne is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU34, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on Huckers Lane, Ganders Close and Selborne Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Newton Valence (1 mile west), Empshott (2 miles south-east), Lower Green (3 miles south), Hawkley (3 miles south) and Oakshott (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles north) and Waterlooville (15 miles south).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Selborne includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Local pubs include The Jubilee Tap (under half a mile south)
For event organisers in Selborne
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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 confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
- 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