Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Shalden Green
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Shalden Green.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
Fresh fish and chips in Shalden Green
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
About our funeral and wake catering in Shalden Green
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. On the menu are gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and small family memorials.
In rural Shalden Green, 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.
Occasions we serve in Shalden Green
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Whatever the occasion in Shalden Green, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Relatives arriving by train should know that Alton station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Also in Shalden Green
Shalden Green: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Shalden Green?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is Shalden Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shalden Green?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. The cost per head typically 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.
Why Shalden Green hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Shalden Green
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. A wake in Shalden Green 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.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shalden Green
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wake catering near Shalden Green
Shalden Green is about 3 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in the GU34 area, we can bring the van to you. Shalden Green is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shalden Green to Reading (18 miles away).
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Shalden (1 mile south), Southrope (2 miles north-west), Bagmore (2 miles west), Burkham (3 miles west) and Bentworth (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (3 miles south-east) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gliding Heritage Centre (0.9 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Pot pub (0.6 miles east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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