Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Upper Common
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Upper Common? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in Upper Common?
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Funeral and wake catering in Upper Common, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Upper Common, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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What affects the price in Upper Common
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Events we cater in Upper Common
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Upper Common and Hampshire:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Families holding a service at Church of St. Martin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
Should I sort the food myself?
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 DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Wakes in Upper Common: venues and practical details
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Across the RG25 area, we can bring the van to you. Upper Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 4.4 miles north of the centre.
Wakes anywhere in RG25 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Upper Common, we also cover Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Fox pub (within half a mile north-west)
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Upper Common
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Let us know of any allergies
We park quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Upper Common is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Upper Common questions
Is Upper Common close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Upper Common?
Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
- 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