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Funeral and Wake Catering for Anthill Common events
Funeral and wake catering in Anthill Common: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Anthill Common
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
About our funeral and wake catering in Anthill Common
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. We are often asked to cater pub wakes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Anthill Common, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Anthill Common, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Anthill Common: halls, homes and travel
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. In and around Anthill Common, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 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 PO7. Whether your wake is on Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Anthill Common include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Fox and Hounds pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Anthill Common
What else we do in Anthill Common
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Anthill Common and across Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
Where the van can park in Anthill Common
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow a little extra
- Build in time for delays
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let us know of any allergies
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Anthill Common?
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 4.6 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What happens on the day
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In winter, it is dark in Anthill Common by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Anthill Common questions
Is Anthill Common too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Anthill Common from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can the van come to Anthill Common?
Yes, we do. Anthill Common is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
- 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