Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Perham Down events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Perham Down and across Hampshire.
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering for Perham Down events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Perham Down
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We’re often asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and memorial gatherings, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In rural Perham Down, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Perham Down
How far is Perham Down from London?
About 69 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Perham Down
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Perham Down
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Perham Down: halls, homes and travel
Perham Down is about 7 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Perham Down to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Perham Down to Southampton (25 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
We take the van to wakes all over SP11 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Perth Road, Somme Road and Upnor Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Great Shoddesden (1 mile east), Ludgershall (1 mile north), Tidworth (1 mile west), Kimpton (2 miles south-east) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (7 miles east), Whitchurch (13 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Perham Down include Quarley Hill.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Places near Perham Down
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What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. A wake in Perham Down in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
- 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