Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Charlton, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Charlton and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at venues
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Charlton?
Funeral and wake catering in Charlton, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. Typical bookings include life celebrations and wakes at home, with sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In a small place like Charlton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer evenings in Charlton stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Charlton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Charlton. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Charlton
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Charlton and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
After a funeral in Charlton
Charlton is about 1 mile north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For a wake in Charlton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Charlton. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Charlton to Southampton (22 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Andover station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
We take the van to wakes all over the SP10 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on Dacre Close, Home Farm Gardens and Augustine Way, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Charlton, we cover Foxcotte (1 mile north-west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Andover Museum (1.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Charlton include Portway Infant School (0.8 miles south)
Nearby places to Charlton
What else we do in Charlton
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Charlton?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
After a service at St Thomas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Charlton
Can you serve after a service at St Thomas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Charlton?
Andover station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask the venue about the van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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