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Funeral and Wake Catering for Eling events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Eling.
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering in Eling
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Eling
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for memorial events and anniversaries and gatherings at a village hall or club.
Around Eling, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Eling (SO40, SO15)
- County
- Southampton
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Eling; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Arranging a wake in Eling
Eling is about 1 mile south-east of Totton, in Southampton. Anywhere in SO40, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. If relatives are coming by rail, Eling has its own station, Totton station. Eling is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 4 miles of Eling, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in SO40 and SO15, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a wake at a home on Bury Lane, Rose Road and Mill Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the A35 close by, Eling is simple for us to get to for your wake. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Redbridge (1 mile north-east), Millbrook (2 miles east), Hillyfields (2 miles north-east), Maybush (2 miles north-east) and Regents Park (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (6 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Eling Experience (0.6 miles north) and Westquay (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Eling include Hounsdown School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Anchor pub (less than half a mile east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Eling?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Eling
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Eling?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Eling is on or near the A35, handy for relatives driving in.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Have chairs for those who need them
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Eling: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Eling?
Eling has its own station: Totton station.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Places near Eling
More for events in Eling
- 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