Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Leckford, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Leckford and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Leckford
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Funeral and wake catering in Leckford, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for village hall wakes and family meals after the service.
Near Leckford, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Leckford questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Leckford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What affects the price in Leckford
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Leckford?
It’s one less thing to organise.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Leckford
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Places near Leckford
Other occasions in Leckford
The process
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer evenings in Leckford stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
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 fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Leckford
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Leckford and across Hampshire
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in Leckford
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wakes in Leckford: venues and practical details
Leckford is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Leckford and the surrounding area. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. We also bring the van to wakes in Longstock (1 mile west), Fullerton (1 mile north), Cottonworth (1 mile north), Chilbolton (2 miles north-east) and Stockbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Peat Spade Public House (0.9 miles west)
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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