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Funeral and wake catering in Easton, Isle of Wight
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Easton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering in Easton
Easton: halls, homes and travel
Easton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Easton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Easton is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Easton to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Easton may suit. The coast is within about a mile of Easton.
Wherever your wake is in PO40, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on Bay Road, Camp Road and Gate Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Afton (1 mile east), Afton Park (1 mile east), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Totland (1 mile west) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), Shanklin (15 miles east), Ventnor (14 miles east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east) and Barton (10 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your wake.
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (2.3 miles north) and Dimbola Museum And Galleries (under half a mile south). The countryside around Easton includes Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
- Local facilities include Medina (1.2 miles north-west)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Easton
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We are often asked to cater celebrations of life and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, serving gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Easton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Easton (PO40)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Easton
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as St. Agnes' Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Allow for the service running over
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
FAQs for Easton
Can you serve after a service at St. Agnes' Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Easton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What affects the price in Easton
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Places near Easton
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Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Late-December sunset in Easton is about 4:05pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Easton hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Easton and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Easton
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
For somewhere as remote as Easton, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
- 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