Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Exton events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Exton and across Hampshire.
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
A chip van near Exton
About our funeral and wake catering in Exton
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for scattering of ashes gatherings and a wake at the family home.
For a wake near Exton, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Exton: halls, homes and travel
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO32, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Exton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Exton, we also cover Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Shoe Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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 confirm what we can provide.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow for the service running over
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.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In summer, a wake in Exton has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Exton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
FAQs for Exton
Do you come out to small places like Exton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Exton close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Places near Exton
Also in Exton
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Exton
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Exton?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Exton and across Hampshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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