Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Kimpton events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Kimpton.
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering for Kimpton events
Funeral and wake catering in Kimpton, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for a wake at the family home and pub wakes.
For a wake near Kimpton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Wake catering near Kimpton
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. People in Kimpton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Kimpton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Kimpton include Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
For event organisers in Kimpton
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Kimpton
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Kimpton and the whole of Hampshire
More for events in Kimpton
Perfect for your wake in Kimpton
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
These are some of the bookings we take around Kimpton:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
Relatives arriving by train should know that Grateley station, about 3.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Kimpton
Do you come out to small places like Kimpton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Kimpton?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
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.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. A wake in Kimpton in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
- 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