Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Anmore
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Anmore.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering for Anmore events
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
About our funeral and wake catering in Anmore
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For village hall wakes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Near Anmore, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Where the van can park in Anmore
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Anmore
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Arranging a wake in Anmore
Anmore is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Wakes in Anmore are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Anmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Anmore to Southampton (15 miles away).
After a service at The Mead End, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in PO7, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a wake on streets such as Anmore Road and Soake Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Wecock Farm (1 mile east), Denmead (1 mile west), Lovedean (1 mile north-east), Horndean (2 miles east) and Anthill Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.6 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Anmore include The Cowplain School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Mead End pub (0.6 miles south-west)
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Nearby places to Anmore
More for events in Anmore
Who books funeral and wake catering in Anmore?
It takes one job off a very long list.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family meals after the service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Bedhampton station, about 4 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there is a minimum
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Anmore
How far is Anmore from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Anmore?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 4 miles away.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In winter, it’s dark in Anmore by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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