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Funeral and Wake Catering in Hounsdown
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 Hounsdown.
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Hounsdown
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hounsdown
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for remembrance gatherings and family meals after the service.
For a wake in a place like Hounsdown, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Hounsdown (SO40)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Hounsdown
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Allergies and dietary needs
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:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow a little extra
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Hounsdown
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. In Hounsdown, it is 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.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO40 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Hounsdown
What else we do in Hounsdown
For event organisers in Hounsdown
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
After a funeral in Hounsdown
Hounsdown is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Southampton. For wakes in Hounsdown, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Hounsdown. We take the van to 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at Colbury Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Hounsdown 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 5 miles of Hounsdown, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wherever your wake is in SO40, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Main Road, Pound Lane and Chapel Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Hounsdown we cover include Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north), Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (2 miles west) and Winsor (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Southampton (5 miles east), Shirley (3 miles east), Regents Park (3 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (6 miles east) and Thornhill (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (0.8 miles south) and Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Foxhills Infant School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Forest Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Hounsdown and the whole of Southampton
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wake in Hounsdown
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Hounsdown, people book us for occasions like:
- Village hall wakes
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For family travelling by train, Totton station is about 1.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
FAQs for Hounsdown
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 follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Hounsdown?
The closest is Totton station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
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 long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
- 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