Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Wivelrod
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Wivelrod and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering for Wivelrod events
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
About our funeral and wake catering in Wivelrod
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and memorial events and anniversaries.
In a small place like Wivelrod, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Wakes in Wivelrod: venues and practical details
Wivelrod is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. For wakes in Wivelrod, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Wivelrod. Wivelrod is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Chapel of Alton Abbey, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Wivelrod we cover include Thedden (1 mile north-east), Beech (1 mile east), Holt End (1 mile north-west), New Copse (1 mile west) and Bentworth (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.5 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find King's Hill.
Events we cater in Wivelrod
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Wivelrod book the van for occasions like:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, Alton station, about 3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
Common questions in Wivelrod
Is Wivelrod too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Wivelrod?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 3 miles away.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can the van come to Wivelrod?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Wivelrod and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Wivelrod
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Also in Wivelrod
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Wivelrod; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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