Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Mullenspond events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Mullenspond.
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Mullenspond?
Funeral and wake catering in Mullenspond, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at venues, with gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Mullenspond, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Towns and villages near Mullenspond
What else we do in Mullenspond
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Wakes in Mullenspond: venues and practical details
Mullenspond is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Mullenspond or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Mullenspond to Southampton (22 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 3.4 miles south-west.
We take the van to wakes all over the SP11 postcode area. From Amesbury Road and Wiremead Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include East Cholderton (1 mile south), Thruxton (1 mile west), Fyfield (1 mile north-west), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (14 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ludgershall Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Mullenspond includes Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Local pubs include White Horse Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Mullenspond
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Mullenspond?
Grateley station, about 3.4 miles south-west of the centre.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Allow for the service running over
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In summer, a wake in Mullenspond has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Mullenspond
It can be a fitting tribute.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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