Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in West Heath, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across West Heath and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
Book the van in West Heath
How our funeral and wake catering works in West Heath
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and family meals after the service.
For a wake near West Heath, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in West Heath is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow a little extra
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in West Heath
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Hampshire, including West Heath
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in West Heath
Which station is closest to West Heath?
Bramley (Hants) station, about 4 miles east of the centre.
How far is West Heath from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you come to West Heath?
We do. We serve events in West Heath and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Arranging a wake in West Heath
West Heath is about 2 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. Bookings in West Heath come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from West Heath to Reading (about 12 miles away).
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG26 postcode area. From Deans Lane, The Common and Old Vyne Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Charter Alley (1 mile south-east), Ramsdell (1 mile south), Pamber End (1 mile east), Salters Heath (2 miles east) and Monk Sherborne (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Hook (9 miles east) and Popley (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around West Heath includes Daneshill Park Woods.
Can’t 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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near West Heath
More for events in West Heath
- 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