Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Whitehill, Hampshire
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 Whitehill.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Fresh fish and chips in Whitehill
How our funeral and wake catering works in Whitehill
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. We are often asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and village hall wakes, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Around Whitehill, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Whitehill
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Questions from Whitehill
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Whitehill?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In winter, it’s dark in Whitehill by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Allow a little extra
- Mention allergies you know about
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Perfect for your wake in Whitehill
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Whitehill, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mark's Sacred Church or St Matthew's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Arranging a wake in Whitehill
Whitehill is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. For wakes in Whitehill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Whitehill to Guildford (16 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Liphook station, about 3.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Whitehill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in GU35, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Stubbington Avenue, Petersfield Road and Dudley Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Whitehill, we cover Hollywater (1 mile east), Bordon (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile north-east), Pinewood Village (1 mile north) and Standford (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (3.2 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Whitehill include Mill Chase Academy (1 mile north-east)
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Places near Whitehill
What else we do in Whitehill
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
The cost per head generally 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.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Whitehill, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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