Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Warnford, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Warnford and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Warnford events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Warnford
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings at home after a funeral.
In rural Warnford, home or the hall is usual. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Also in Warnford
Wakes in Warnford: venues and practical details
Warnford is about 8 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Warnford to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Warnford to Southampton (14 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Warnford; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in SO32, we can fry fresh for your guests. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bramdean (3 miles north), Hinton Ampner (3 miles north-west), Beauworth (3 miles north-west), Cheriton (4 miles north-west) and Bishop's Sutton (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (11 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
The countryside around Warnford includes Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include The George And Falcon Inn (within half a mile south)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Warnford?
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at Church of Our Lady, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. A wake in Warnford in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Warnford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Warnford
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Warnford and across Hampshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Warnford
We are gathering after a service at Church of Our Lady: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall has an urn
- Have chairs for those who need them
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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