Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Little London, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Little London: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
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Funeral and wake catering in Little London, fried fresh
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We are often asked to cater gatherings after the committal and pub wakes, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural Little London, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What affects the price in Little London
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan seating for older guests
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Wakes in Little London: venues and practical details
Little London is about 3 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Little London as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
For a service at a church like Christ Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cover wakes in every part of SP11. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Smannell (1 mile south), Upper Enham (1 mile west), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile south-east) and Knights Enham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles south-west), Tadley (15 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east) and Tidworth (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Little London include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Oak pub (0.5 miles south)
For event organisers in Little London
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Nearby places to Little London
What else we do in Little London
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Little London
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Andover station is about 2.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In winter, it is dark in Little London by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
FAQs for Little London
Is Little London close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Little London?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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