England

Funeral and Wake Catering in Southampton

Covering 40 places across Southampton for funeral and wake catering, fried fresh to order, served from the hatch.

Funeral and Wake Catering across Southampton

Where we cater in Southampton

A fish and chip van for wakes and gatherings after a funeral. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and tell us about your event for a quote.

Largest places

More occasions in Southampton

Postcodes in Southampton

About funeral and wake catering in Southampton

Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for pub wakes and gatherings at home after a funeral.

On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake.

We start with a few details about your wake.
We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.

What it costs in Southampton

Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.

Why book our van

Classic food your guests already know
Nothing for you to cook or clear
Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Quick service from the hatch

How to get a price

Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.

Around Southampton

Bookings here are often close to Saint Mary's, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park, among other places. You’ll also find Bevois Town Primary School (within half a mile west), The Hobbit pub (within half a mile west) and St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west). Southampton has its own railway station: St Denys station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.

Wakes across Southampton: halls and homes

Across Southampton, halls, clubs and homes all host wakes. Let us know the venue and we will check the spot. 40 of the places we cover in Southampton are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue.

Southampton: For family travelling by train, St Denys station serves Southampton directly. Relatives driving in can use the A27 and A33 to reach Southampton. Late-December sunset in Southampton is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.

Looking after everyone

Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:

Ensure older relatives can sit
Funeral directors can help with numbers
Ask the venue about the van
Cater for a few more than you expect

Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.

Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.

Working with your venue

Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.

Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.

Occasions we serve in Southampton

For some families, it was a favourite meal.

Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:

A tribute meal
Gatherings at home after a funeral
Anniversary memorials
Gatherings after scattering ashes

What affects the price in Southampton

The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:

How far we travel
How long we serve
The day of the week
Parking and the way in

Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.

What to tell us

To speed things up, tell us:

Expected numbers
A picture of where the van would go
The date and when you’d like to eat
Any dietary needs and allergies

Planning fish and chips for the wake in Southampton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.

Space, access and the venue

We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:

Space for people to queue at the hatch
Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Access wide and high enough for the van

FAQs for Southampton

Where can the van park?

Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.

How quickly can you come?

We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.

How much is fish and chip van hire?

We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.

What if timings change?

Yes. We start when you are ready.

How long does set-up take?

We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.

Is grass a problem?

It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.

How long will the queue be?

A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.