Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Sleaford events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Sleaford? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in Sleaford
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Sleaford
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and remembrance gatherings.
In rural Sleaford, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Occasions we serve in Sleaford
It takes one job off a very long list.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What else we do in Sleaford
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Sleaford: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Sleaford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you cover Sleaford?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Sleaford and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
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.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Sleaford? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let us know of any allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Have napkins and bins ready.
After a funeral in Sleaford
Sleaford is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Across the GU35 area, we can bring the van to you. Sleaford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sleaford to Guildford (14 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 3.2 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sleaford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of GU35. If your venue is just outside Sleaford, we also cover Kingsley (1 mile west), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile south), Frithend (1 mile north) and Bordon (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Deadwater Valley.
- Local pubs include The New Inn (less than half a mile north)
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Sleaford; plan a lit path from the door 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
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU35 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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