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Funeral and wake catering in Chilworth, Southampton
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Chilworth and Southampton, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
Fresh fish and chips in Chilworth
Funeral and wake catering in Chilworth, fried fresh
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. For small family memorials and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In rural Chilworth, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Chilworth (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Chilworth
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 confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wakes in Chilworth: venues and practical details
Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Tell us where your wake in Chilworth will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Chilworth is one of 40 places in Southampton where we bring the van.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.9 miles south-east. The coast is within about 5 miles of Chilworth.
Wherever your wake is in SO16, we can bring the van to you. From Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles south-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Towns and villages near Chilworth
Also in Chilworth
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Perfect for your wake in Chilworth
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chilworth and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
After a service at Church of St Denys, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Chilworth and across Southampton
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In summer, a wake in Chilworth has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Chilworth
Is Chilworth too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Lakeside Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Do you come to Chilworth?
We do. We serve events in Chilworth and across Southampton. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Let us know of any allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
We park quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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