Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Hinton Ampner
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hinton Ampner? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering in Hinton Ampner
After a funeral in Hinton Ampner
Hinton Ampner is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. For a wake in Hinton Ampner, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Hinton Ampner. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Hinton Ampner to Southampton (14 miles away).
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area. Local streets include Petersfield Road and Hinton Hill; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Hinton Ampner we cover include Cheriton (1 mile west), Bramdean (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north) and New Alresford (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hinton Ampner
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it is family gatherings after a burial or cremation and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
For a wake near Hinton Ampner, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Perfect for your wake in Hinton Ampner
It works for everyone.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
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What else we do in Hinton Ampner
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow a little extra
- Ask the venue about the van
We start when you give the word.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Hinton Ampner; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hinton Ampner
How far is Hinton Ampner from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Hinton Ampner?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
- 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