Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Smannell, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Smannell and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
A chip van near Smannell
Arranging a wake in Smannell
Smannell is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For wakes in Smannell, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Smannell to Southampton (22 miles away).
For a service at a church like Christ Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Stoke Road and Smannell Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Little London (1 mile north), Finkley (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile west), Upper Enham (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Smannell
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. For memorial events and anniversaries and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
For a wake near Smannell, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Towns and villages near Smannell
Other occasions in Smannell
Smannell: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Smannell?
Andover station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
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.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Smannell hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Smannell and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer evenings in Smannell stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Smannell? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Smannell, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Where the van can park in Smannell
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Perfect for your wake in Smannell
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
In Smannell and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.5 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
- 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