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Funeral and Wake Catering for Sherfield on Loddon events
Funeral and wake catering in Sherfield on Loddon: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Sherfield on Loddon
Funeral and wake catering in Sherfield on Loddon, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and family meals after the service.
In rural Sherfield on Loddon, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Perfect for your wake in Sherfield on Loddon
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bramley (Hants) station, about 1.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Sherfield on Loddon
Is Sherfield on Loddon close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St. Leonard: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sherfield on Loddon
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. A wake in Sherfield on Loddon 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.
- We start with a few details 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Sherfield on Loddon
Sherfield on Loddon is about 5 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wake in Sherfield on Loddon will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Sherfield on Loddon is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St. Leonard, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in RG27, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bramley Road, Reading Road and Greenway, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Spanish Green (1 mile north-east), Church End (1 mile south), Bramley Green (1 mile north-west), Hartley Wespall (1 mile east) and Bramley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles east).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.4 miles south-west) and Basing House (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local pubs include The Four Horseshoes Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Build in time for delays
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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