Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Little Ann, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Little Ann: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Little Ann?
Funeral and wake catering in Little Ann, cooked to order
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and remembrance gatherings.
For a wake near Little Ann, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Wakes in Little Ann: venues and practical details
Little Ann is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Little Ann and nearby villages. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre.
We cover wakes in every part of the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Salisbury Road, The Old Coach Road and Old Salisbury Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Little Ann, we cover Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Anna Valley (1 mile north-east), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Andover Museum (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Little Ann includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Redrice School (1 mile south) and John Hanson Community School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Eagle pub (0.5 miles west)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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.
Towns and villages near Little Ann
Other occasions in Little Ann
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Little Ann
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Little Ann?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Little Ann book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently 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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. 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 us?
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In Little Ann, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Little Ann questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Little Ann?
Andover station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Little Ann?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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