Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Townsend events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Townsend and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at home
Book the van in Townsend
Funeral and wake catering in Townsend, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for small family memorials and anniversary memorials.
In rural Townsend, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Townsend
- Events in Townsend and across Hampshire
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Townsend? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Townsend?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Midgham station, about 4.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
Where the van can park in Townsend
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Townsend
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Allow a little extra
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Remember the journey from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Townsend is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Townsend questions
Is Townsend close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Catherine?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you cover Townsend?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Townsend is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wake catering near Townsend
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in Townsend, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Catherine, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We serve wakes across RG26 and the streets around it. Other places close to Townsend we cover include Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile east)
- 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