Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Andover
Funeral and wake catering in Andover: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering in Andover
How our funeral and wake catering works in Andover
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. For gatherings at a village hall or club and memorial events and anniversaries, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
In Andover, choosing a venue near the service helps guests, with parking for the van. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer evenings in Andover stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Build in time for delays
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Where the van can park in Andover
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Andover
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Wake catering near Andover
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a wake in Andover, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Andover is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Andover to Southampton (21 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A303 and A342 to reach Andover. For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in SP10 and SP11, we can bring the van to you. From High Street, Goddard Square and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Andover is on the A303 and A342, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). Andover is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Andover include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east) and Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Angel Inn (within half a mile east)
Questions from Andover
Is Andover close to London?
About 63 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Andover?
Andover station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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