Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Easton, Hampshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Easton and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Easton
Funeral and wake catering in Easton, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For gatherings at a village hall or club and gatherings at home after a funeral, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a wake near Easton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Easton hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Common questions in Easton
Which station is closest to Easton?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Easton close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van come to Easton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Easton and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask the venue about the van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Easton
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Other occasions in Easton
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Easton is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Arranging a wake in Easton
Easton is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Easton as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Easton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in SO21 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Easton Lane, Malthouse Close and Chapel Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-west), Martyr Worthy (1 mile north-east), Kings Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles east) and Winnall (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (within half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Easton
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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