Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Test Valley events
Funeral and wake catering in Test Valley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
Book the van in Test Valley
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Test Valley
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For gatherings at a village hall or club and wakes at venues, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
For a wake near Test Valley, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Nearby places to Test Valley
Also in Test Valley
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Test Valley questions
Is Test Valley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Test Valley?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Where the van can park in Test Valley
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Test Valley
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Test Valley: halls, homes and travel
Test Valley is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Test Valley. Test Valley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 22 miles away.
We serve wakes across SP11. Other places close to Test Valley we cover include Ashmansworth (1 mile east), Vernham Street (3 miles west), Upper Green (4 miles north), Inkpen Common (5 miles north) and Hell Corner (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (7 miles south), Tadley (13 miles east), Popley (15 miles east), Tidworth (11 miles south-west) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
The countryside around Test Valley includes Pilot Hill.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Test Valley?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Test Valley and Hampshire:
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at venues
Families holding a service at Church of St James often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Test Valley, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Test Valley, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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