Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Shalden, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Shalden.
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Shalden
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Build in time for delays
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Shalden
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. Whether it is wakes at church halls and clubs and family meals after the service, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a wake near Shalden, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
What else we do in Shalden
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Wakes in Shalden: venues and practical details
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For wakes in Shalden, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Shalden is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Shalden to Guildford (19 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.1 miles south-east.
For wakes in GU34, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Shalden, we also cover Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Shalden includes Holybourne Hill.
Shalden: your questions answered
Is Shalden close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Shalden?
Alton station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Shalden?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Shalden
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Events we cater in Shalden
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
In Shalden and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Where the van can park in Shalden
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Shalden
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. A wake in Shalden 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.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Shalden? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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