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Funeral and wake catering in Upper Chute, Hampshire
Funeral and wake catering in Upper Chute: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A chip van near Upper Chute
How our funeral and wake catering works in Upper Chute
Services often run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for scattering of ashes gatherings and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
In a small place like Upper Chute, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Wake catering near Upper Chute
Upper Chute is about 6 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 26 miles away.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Other places close to Upper Chute we cover include Chute Forest (2 miles south-east), Tangley (2 miles east), Redenham (3 miles south), Faberstown (3 miles south) and Clanville (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (6 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles south-west), Ludgershall (3 miles south-west), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles south-east) and Overton (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include Hatchet Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In winter, it is dark in Upper Chute by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Upper Chute? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upper Chute?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Upper Chute and the whole of Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
Where the van can park in Upper Chute
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
What affects the price in Upper Chute
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Upper Chute
Is Upper Chute too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Upper Chute close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Upper Chute.
Places near Upper Chute
Other occasions in Upper Chute
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
- 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