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Funeral and Wake Catering for Mansbridge events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Mansbridge and the surrounding area.
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Mansbridge
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Mansbridge
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it is pub wakes and life celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
In Mansbridge, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Mansbridge (SO18, SO16, SO17)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
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.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Mansbridge? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Nearby places to Mansbridge
What else we do in Mansbridge
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Allow a little extra
We start when you give the word.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Mansbridge
Can the van park in Riverside Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Mansbridge?
The closest is Swaythling station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
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.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Arranging a wake in Mansbridge
Mansbridge is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in SO18, we can fry fresh for your guests. Mansbridge is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Swaythling station is about 0.6 miles away. With the A27 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Mansbridge. The coast is within about 3 miles of Mansbridge.
Here we cover the SO18, SO16 and SO17 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Wide Lane, Dart Road and Copse Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Mansbridge sits on or near the A27, which makes travel to your wake easy. We also bring the van to wakes in Townhill Park (1 mile south-east), Swaythling (1 mile west), Midanbury (1 mile south), Chartwell Green (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Sholing (3 miles south), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south) and Coxford (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.6 miles south) and Netley Castle (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near Mansbridge include The Gregg School (0.5 miles south-east) and Bitterne Park School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Fleming Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Mansbridge and the whole of Southampton
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In Mansbridge, 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
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, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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