Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Woodside, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Woodside: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
- Village hall wakes
Book the van in Woodside
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Funeral and wake catering in Woodside, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and memorial events and anniversaries, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Woodside, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
FAQs for Woodside
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Woodside?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
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.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Woodside; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Also near Woodside
Also in Woodside
Woodside: halls, homes and travel
Woodside is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Woodside or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Woodside to Reading (about 26 miles away).
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. We also bring the van to wakes in Vernham Dean (1 mile east) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (10 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south-east) and Overton (12 miles east).
Open spaces near Woodside include Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (0.6 miles east)
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re 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.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Woodside?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Woodside book the van for events such as:
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Woodside
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Woodside and the whole of Hampshire
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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