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Funeral and Wake Catering in Bitterne Manor
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Bitterne Manor and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Bitterne Manor?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bitterne Manor
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We are frequently asked to cater a tribute meal and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In Bitterne Manor, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- County
- Southampton
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. 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.
Why Bitterne Manor hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Southampton, including Bitterne Manor
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Bitterne Manor
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Denys, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Bitterne Manor: halls, homes and travel
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. In and around Bitterne Manor, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Bitterne Manor is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
If relatives are coming by rail, Bitterne station serves Bitterne Manor directly. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Bitterne Manor, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Bitterne Manor is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We serve wakes across SO18, SO17 and SO14 and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Ivy Road, North Road and South Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Bitterne Manor, we also cover St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Open spaces near Bitterne Manor include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include St Mary's Independent School (0.6 miles east) and Bitterne Park School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Junction Inn Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Questions from Bitterne Manor
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Denys?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Places near Bitterne Manor
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How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Bitterne Manor is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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