Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Tangley, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Tangley and across Hampshire.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Tangley?
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Tangley
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it is scattering of ashes gatherings and pub wakes, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips and more.
In rural Tangley, home or the hall is usual. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Towns and villages near Tangley
What else we do in Tangley
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Late-December sunset in Tangley is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Tangley?
It works for everyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family meals after the service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Andover station is about 4.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Wake catering near Tangley
Tangley is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wakes in Tangley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Tangley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Tangley to Southampton (25 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
We cover wakes in every part of SP11. Other places close to Tangley we cover include Chute Forest (1 mile south-west), Hatherden (2 miles south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles west), Clanville (2 miles south) and Redenham (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Ludgershall (4 miles west), Whitchurch (9 miles east), East Anton (4 miles south-east) and Overton (12 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Ludgershall Castle (4.1 miles west). The countryside around Tangley includes Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Cricketer's Arms (within half a mile south-west)
Questions from Tangley
What’s the nearest station to Tangley?
Andover station, about 4.6 miles south of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: can you come?
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.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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