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Funeral and wake catering in Northam, Southampton
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Northam and Southampton, frying fresh at your venue.
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
- A tribute meal
Fresh fish and chips in Northam
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. In winter, it is dark in Northam by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Northam
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and gatherings after scattering ashes, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake in a place like Northam, the village hall is often the heart of it. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- County
- Southampton
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Keep the serving time flexible
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Arranging a wake in Northam
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever your wake is in the SO14 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 40 towns and villages across Southampton.
Families holding a service at Church of St Augustine often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Northam is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Northam is within about 2 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the SO14, SO19 and SO18 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Northam includes Netley Common.
- Local schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (0.8 miles south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Engineers Arms (less than half a mile west)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Northam?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bitterne station, about 0.6 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Northam
How far is Northam from London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Northam?
The closest is Bitterne station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Do you cover Northam?
We do. Northam is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Events in Northam and across Southampton
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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