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Funeral and wake catering in Finkley Down, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Finkley Down.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
A chip van near Finkley Down
FAQs for Finkley Down
How far is Finkley Down from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Finkley Down?
Andover station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you come to Finkley Down?
We do. We serve events in Finkley Down and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
About our funeral and wake catering in Finkley Down
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. We are often asked to cater remembrance gatherings and gatherings at a village hall or club, with cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
For a wake near Finkley Down, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Finkley Down hosts choose us
- Events in Finkley Down and across Hampshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
For event organisers in Finkley Down
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Arranging a wake in Finkley Down
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For wakes in Finkley Down, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Finkley Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For wakes in SP11 and SP10, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Finkley Down, we cover Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (less than half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What affects the price in Finkley Down
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
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How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Late-December sunset in Finkley Down is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Finkley Down
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Finkley Down, people book us for events such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
If relatives are coming by rail, Andover station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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