Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Abbotts Ann, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Abbotts Ann.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family meals after the service
Book the van in Abbotts Ann
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In summer, a wake in Abbotts Ann has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Abbotts Ann
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary memorials and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Abbotts Ann, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
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Arranging a wake in Abbotts Ann
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Abbotts Ann and the surrounding area. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Abbotts Ann to Southampton (20 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.3 miles north-east.
Anywhere in SP11, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Abbotts Ann, we cover Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Local schools include Redrice School (1.2 miles south-east) and John Hanson Community School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle pub (under half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We park quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Abbotts Ann
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Abbotts Ann: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Abbotts Ann close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you cover Abbotts Ann?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Abbotts Ann is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- 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