Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for South Harewood events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across South Harewood and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering for South Harewood events
Funeral and wake catering in South Harewood, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and small family memorials.
Near South Harewood, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In winter, it is dark in South Harewood by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose funeral and wake catering in South Harewood?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
If relatives are coming by rail, Andover station is about 4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
What affects the price in South Harewood
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Nearby places to South Harewood
Also in South Harewood
Wake catering near South Harewood
South Harewood is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. South Harewood is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. South Harewood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from South Harewood to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
We take the van to wakes all over the SP11 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Wherwell (1 mile south-west), Wherwell Wood (2 miles west), Chilbolton (2 miles south-west), Cottonworth (2 miles south-west) and Fullerton (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around South Harewood includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re 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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Where the van can park in South Harewood
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Questions from South Harewood
What’s the nearest station to South Harewood?
Andover station, about 4 miles north-west of the centre.
Is South Harewood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
- 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