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Funeral and Wake Catering in Chilbolton
Funeral and wake catering in Chilbolton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Chilbolton
Funeral and wake catering in Chilbolton, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We serve sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we are often booked for a wake at the family home and family meals after the service.
In a small place like Chilbolton, 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 it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What affects the price in Chilbolton
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
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Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In summer, a wake in Chilbolton has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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FAQs for Chilbolton
Is Chilbolton close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Less: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can the van come to Chilbolton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Chilbolton. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Where the van can park in Chilbolton
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
After a funeral in Chilbolton
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in Chilbolton, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Chilbolton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Chilbolton to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 4.7 miles north-west.
Wakes anywhere in SO20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Chilbolton we cover include Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). The countryside around Chilbolton includes Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Abbots Mitre pub (within half a mile north)
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Events in Chilbolton and across Hampshire
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Chilbolton?
It suits all ages.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Chilbolton, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Less often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- 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