Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Chute Forest events
Funeral and wake catering in Chute Forest: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
Planning an event in Chute Forest?
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Funeral and wake catering in Chute Forest, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include scattering of ashes gatherings and pub wakes, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In rural Chute Forest, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Places near Chute Forest
Also in Chute Forest
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Chute Forest
Which station is closest to Chute Forest?
Andover station, about 4.6 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Chute Forest from London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van come to Chute Forest?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Chute Forest. To check your date, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow for the service running over
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Arranging a wake in Chute Forest
Chute Forest is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Chute Forest or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Chute Forest to Southampton (25 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Anywhere in SP11, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Tangley (1 mile north-east), Clanville (1 mile south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles north-west), Redenham (2 miles south) and Appleshaw (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Ludgershall (3 miles west), Whitchurch (10 miles east), East Anton (5 miles south-east) and Overton (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chute Forest include Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include Hatchet Inn (0.9 miles north)
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 Chute Forest. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Chute Forest hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In winter, it’s dark in Chute Forest by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Chute Forest?
It works for everyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Andover station, about 4.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Organising for someone else?
If you are 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Where the van can park in Chute Forest
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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