Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Hatherden events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Hatherden.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Hatherden?
Wake catering near Hatherden
Hatherden is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wake in Hatherden, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hatherden to Southampton (24 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles south of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in SP11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Hatherden Lane, The Close and Hatchet Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Hatherden, we also cover Clanville (1 mile west), Foxcotte (2 miles south), Tangley (2 miles north-west), Penton Mewsey (2 miles south-west) and Charlton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (5 miles west) and Whitchurch (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Andover Museum (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Hatherden includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Hatherden include Harrow Way Community School (2.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hatherden
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and wakes at venues, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Hatherden, home or the hall is usual. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Hatherden and across Hampshire
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Hatherden
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in Hatherden
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as Christchurch, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
FAQs for Hatherden
Which station is closest to Hatherden?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Christchurch?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
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.
Also near Hatherden
Other occasions in Hatherden
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. In winter, it is dark in Hatherden by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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