Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Andwell, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Andwell.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Andwell?
After a funeral in Andwell
Andwell is about 3 miles south-west of Hook, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Andwell. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Andwell to Reading (13 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 2.4 miles east.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, RG27 and RG24, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Greywell Road and Canal Reach or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Mapledurwell (1 mile south), Water End (1 mile north-east), Old Basing (1 mile west), Lychpit (2 miles west) and Wildmoor (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Festival Place (3.1 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
About our funeral and wake catering in Andwell
We cook as people come up. We’re often asked to cater small family memorials and a wake at the family home, with cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Andwell, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Perfect for your wake in Andwell
It suits all ages.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
After a service at St Swithun's church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In winter, it is dark in Andwell by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow for the service running over
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Andwell
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Places near Andwell
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Questions from Andwell
Is Andwell too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at St Swithun's church: can you come?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
- 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