Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Penton Corner events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Penton Corner.
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Fresh fish and chips in Penton Corner
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Penton Corner
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include family meals after the service and pub wakes, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Penton Corner, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Penton Corner? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Penton Corner is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
FAQs for Penton Corner
Do you come out to small places like Penton Corner?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Penton Corner close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Penton Corner: halls, homes and travel
Penton Corner is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Penton Corner is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Penton Corner to Southampton (21 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.6 miles east.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Short Lane and Beech Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Penton Corner we cover include Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (1 mile north), Red Post Bridge (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile north-east) and Charlton (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (2.3 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Harrow Way Community School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north)
- 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