Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Upper Wield, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Upper Wield and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering for Upper Wield events
About our funeral and wake catering in Upper Wield
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for celebrations of life and gatherings after the committal.
For a wake near Upper Wield, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
What affects the price in Upper Wield
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Also near Upper Wield
What else we do in Upper Wield
Occasions we serve in Upper Wield
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Upper Wield
How far is Upper Wield from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Upper Wield.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Upper Wield: halls, homes and travel
Upper Wield is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO24, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Upper Wield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Wield to Southampton (20 miles away).
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24. Close by, we cover wakes in Preston Candover (2 miles north-west), Bighton (3 miles south-west), Brown Candover (3 miles west), Totford (4 miles west) and Old Alresford (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (12 miles south-east) and Tadley (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Wield include King's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Yew Tree pub (0.7 miles north-east)
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Upper Wield is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Upper Wield
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Upper Wield
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall has an urn
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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