Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Red Rice
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Red Rice.
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering for Red Rice events
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Red Rice
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
In rural Red Rice, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Red Rice?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
For family travelling by train, Andover station is about 2.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there’s a minimum
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Also near Red Rice
Also in Red Rice
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, 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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Red Rice; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Common questions in Red Rice
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Red Rice?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Red Rice
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
After a funeral in Red Rice
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. In and around Red Rice, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
We take the van to wakes all over SP11. Whether your wake is on Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Red Rice we cover include Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Red Rice includes Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles north-west) and John Hanson Community School (2 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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