Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Wherwell, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Wherwell.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
Planning an event in Wherwell?
About our funeral and wake catering in Wherwell
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. We’re frequently asked to cater family meals after the service and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In rural Wherwell, home or the hall is usual. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Wherwell hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Wherwell
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. Summer evenings in Wherwell stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Wake catering near Wherwell
Wherwell is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For wakes in Wherwell, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wherwell to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Andover station is about 3.7 miles away.
Anywhere in SP11, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on High Street, Fair Piece and Beech Grove or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Wherwell Wood (1 mile north-west), Cottonworth (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile south), Fullerton (1 mile south-west) and South Harewood (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (12 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Wherwell includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include White Lion Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Wherwell
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Towns and villages near Wherwell
Also in Wherwell
FAQs for Wherwell
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and Holy Cross: can you come?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Wherwell?
Andover station, about 3.7 miles north-west of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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