Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for South Town events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in South Town.
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in South Town?
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in South Town
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For small family memorials and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Near South Town, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Also in South Town
South Town: halls, homes and travel
South Town is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around South Town. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, Church Lane and Green Stile, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include New Copse (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile west), Medstead (1 mile south-east), Soldridge (1 mile south) and Holt End (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.2 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). The countryside around South Town includes King's Hill.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in South Town, and we will check the date and send a price.
Common questions in South Town
What’s the nearest station to South Town?
Alton station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre.
How far is South Town from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
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.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Who books funeral and wake catering in South Town?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.5 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
For event organisers in South Town
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in South Town is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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