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Funeral and wake catering in Chilworth Old Village, Southampton
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Chilworth Old Village.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Chilworth Old Village
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Chilworth Old Village
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For remembrance gatherings and pub wakes, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Chilworth Old Village, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Chilworth Old Village: venues and practical details
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Whether your wake is in the middle of Chilworth Old Village or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Chilworth Old Village is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Families holding a service at Church of St Denys frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Chilworth Old Village is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We take the van to wakes all over SO16 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Chilworth Old Village include Cantell School (2 miles south-east)
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In summer, a wake in Chilworth Old Village has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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 where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Chilworth Old Village? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chilworth Old Village?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Chilworth Old Village: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Chilworth Old Village?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Denys: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Chilworth Old Village?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Nearby places to Chilworth Old Village
Other occasions in Chilworth Old Village
- 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