Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Wells-in-the-Field
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Wells-in-the-Field.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Wells-in-the-Field
Funeral and wake catering in Wells-in-the-Field, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it is wakes at venues and a wake at the family home, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
Near Wells-in-the-Field, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Wells-in-the-Field
See how we price or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Arranging a wake in Wells-in-the-Field
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. People in Wells-in-the-Field book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 21 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.1 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG28, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Priory Lane and London Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Wells-in-the-Field, we cover Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Local schools include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
Nearby places to Wells-in-the-Field
What else we do in Wells-in-the-Field
FAQs for Wells-in-the-Field
Can you serve after a service at St Nicholas' Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Wells-in-the-Field?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In winter, it is dark in Wells-in-the-Field by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Perfect for your wake in Wells-in-the-Field
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- A tribute meal
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
For a service at a church like St Nicholas' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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