Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Woolmer
Funeral and wake catering in Woolmer: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Book the van in Woolmer
Events we cater in Woolmer
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Woolmer and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Liss station is about 2.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Woolmer
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and remembrance gatherings, with gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Woolmer, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Woolmer?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Woolmer
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Woolmer; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Woolmer
Can you serve after a service at St Matthew's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Woolmer too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Also near Woolmer
Also in Woolmer
Wake catering near Woolmer
Woolmer is about 2 miles south of Bordon, in Hampshire. Wakes in Woolmer are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Woolmer is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Woolmer to Guildford (17 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Matthew's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Woolmer, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over GU33. From Benhams Lane and Petersfield Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Woolmer we cover include Greatham (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north-west), Longmoor (1 mile south-east), Weavers Down (2 miles east) and Liss Forest (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Woolmer includes Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (2.4 miles north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask the venue about the van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Woolmer? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
- 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