Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Ampfield events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Ampfield.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at venues
A chip van near Ampfield
Funeral and wake catering in Ampfield, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for village hall wakes and memorial events and anniversaries.
Near Ampfield, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Ampfield: halls, homes and travel
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Wakes in Ampfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Ampfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ampfield to Southampton (6 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Mark often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. With the A3090 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Ampfield.
We take the van to wakes all over SO51 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A3090, Ampfield is simple for us to get to for your wake. Other places close to Ampfield we cover include Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Mountbatten School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Ampfield
Other occasions in Ampfield
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ampfield?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Summer evenings in Ampfield stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Ampfield
How far is Ampfield from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Ampfield 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.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ampfield?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- 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