Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Andover Down events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Andover Down and the surrounding area.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Andover Down
Funeral and wake catering in Andover Down, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. We are frequently asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and memorial gatherings, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Andover Down, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Andover Down?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Andover Down hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Andover Down and across Hampshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Places near Andover Down
Other occasions in Andover Down
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Andover Down
Do you come out to small places like Andover Down?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Andover Down?
Andover station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Wake catering near Andover Down
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wakes in Andover Down are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Andover Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For wakes in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include London Road and The Middleway; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Andover Down we cover include Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Andover Down includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Andover Down include Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west)
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Andover Down is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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