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Funeral and Wake Catering for Anna Valley events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Anna Valley.
- Wakes at home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near Anna Valley
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
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.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Anna Valley? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering in Anna Valley, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We serve gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for wakes at church halls and clubs and family meals after the service.
In a small place like Anna Valley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. A wake in Anna Valley in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
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’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Build in time for delays
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Wake catering near Anna Valley
Anna Valley is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For wakes in Anna Valley, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Anna Valley. Anna Valley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. We can serve a wake on streets such as Taskers Drive, White Oak Way and Foundry Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Anna Valley, we also cover Little Ann (1 mile south-west), Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles west) and Amport (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Andover Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include John Hanson Community School (0.8 miles north) and Redrice School (1.4 miles south)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Anna Valley. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Anna Valley and across Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Anna Valley?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Questions from Anna Valley
How far is Anna Valley from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Anna Valley?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
- 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