Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for South Ham events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to South Ham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in South Ham
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in South Ham; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in South Ham
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at venues and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, serving gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In South Ham, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Places near South Ham
What else we do in South Ham
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Mention allergies you know about
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Allow a little extra
Remember the journey from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Wake catering near South Ham
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For wakes in South Ham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around South Ham. South Ham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
Anywhere in RG22, RG21 and RG23, we can bring the van to you. Your wake could be at a house on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside South Ham, we also cover Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). The countryside around South Ham includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Aldworth School (under half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
Occasions we serve in South Ham
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in South Ham and Hampshire:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
For a service at a church like Saint Peter's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
South Ham: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Saint Peter's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is South Ham from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover South Ham and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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