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Funeral and Wake Catering in Hillyfields
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Hillyfields and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near Hillyfields
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In Hillyfields, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Hillyfields, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it is family meals after the service and remembrance gatherings, we will put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a wake in a place like Hillyfields, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall has an urn
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
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. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Hillyfields
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Southampton, including Hillyfields
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Hillyfields
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hillyfields: halls, homes and travel
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. Hillyfields is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 40 towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a service at a church like All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives arriving by train should know that Redbridge station is about 1.1 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hillyfields, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Hillyfields is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in SO16, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You will find Hillyfields on the M271, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Hillyfields we cover include Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Hillyfields includes Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles north-east) and Millbrook Community School (0.6 miles east)
What affects the price in Hillyfields
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Events we cater in Hillyfields
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever the occasion in Hillyfields, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
With the M271 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Hillyfields.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Hillyfields: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hillyfields?
The closest is Redbridge station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Could you trade in St James' Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
More for events in Hillyfields
- 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