Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Upper Froyle
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Upper Froyle.
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering in Upper Froyle
Upper Froyle questions
Which station is closest to Upper Froyle?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
How far is Upper Froyle from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Upper Froyle
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and small family memorials.
For a wake near Upper Froyle, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Upper Froyle stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Upper Froyle, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
What affects the price in Upper Froyle
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upper Froyle?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. 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 book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wake in Upper Froyle
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Upper Froyle, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Arranging a wake in Upper Froyle
Upper Froyle is about 3 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Across the GU34 area, we can bring the van to you. Upper Froyle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Upper Froyle to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary of the Assumption, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in GU34 start with a parking spot for the van. From Burnham Square and Oast Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Upper Froyle, we also cover Froyle (1 mile north-east), Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Neatham (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (3 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hen And Chicken Public House (less than half a mile south)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Places near Upper Froyle
More for events in Upper Froyle
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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