Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Wherwell Wood events
Funeral and wake catering in Wherwell Wood: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Wherwell Wood?
About our funeral and wake catering in Wherwell Wood
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Whether it is gatherings at home after a funeral and gatherings at a village hall or club, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Wherwell Wood, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Wherwell Wood
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Wherwell Wood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Have chairs for those who need them
Remember the journey from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Occasions we serve in Wherwell Wood
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Wherwell Wood, people book us for occasions like:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
- Village hall wakes
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
Where the van can park in Wherwell Wood
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Also near Wherwell Wood
Also in Wherwell Wood
Wherwell Wood questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Wherwell Wood?
Andover station, about 2.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
After a funeral in Wherwell Wood
Wherwell Wood is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For a wake in Wherwell Wood, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. Close by, we cover wakes in Wherwell (1 mile south-east), Goodworth Clatford (1 mile west), Cottonworth (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles south) and Chilbolton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (13 miles south) and Hyde (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (2.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (2.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include White Lion Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Wherwell Wood is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Wherwell Wood, 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