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Funeral and wake catering in Bassett, Southampton
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Bassett? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Bassett
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bassett
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. We’re frequently asked to cater family meals after the service and pub wakes, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In Bassett, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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 work through them with you.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Bassett
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip 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 solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Wake catering near Bassett
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. For wakes in Bassett, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve 40 places across Southampton.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Bassett is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in SO16, SO17 and SO15, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Bassett include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Hollybrook Infant School (0.6 miles south-west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bellemoor pub (0.9 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Plan for a few extra people
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Allow for the service running over
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Bassett
Can you serve near the sea around Bassett?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Bassett close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In winter, it’s dark in Bassett by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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