Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Wadwick events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Wadwick.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in Wadwick
Funeral and wake catering in Wadwick, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and small family memorials, serving cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Near Wadwick, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Sunset in Wadwick 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.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Questions from Wadwick
What’s the nearest station to Wadwick?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
How far is Wadwick from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Nearby places to Wadwick
More for events in Wadwick
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Build in time for delays
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Arranging a wake in Wadwick
Wadwick is about 6 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Wadwick as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of the SP11 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Wadwick, we also cover Binley (1 mile west), St Mary Bourne (2 miles south-west), Cole Henley (3 miles south-east), Whitchurch (4 miles south-east) and Wells-in-the-Field (4 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (6 miles south-west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (13 miles east).
Open spaces near Wadwick include Sidown Hill.
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Wadwick
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Wadwick and across Hampshire
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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