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Funeral and wake catering in Nursling, Southampton
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Nursling and the surrounding area.
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Book the van in Nursling
Funeral and wake catering in Nursling, fried fresh
We cook as people come up. For remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings after the committal, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In Nursling, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Nursling (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Nursling? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Nursling
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In winter, it’s dark in Nursling by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Wake catering near Nursling
Nursling is about 2 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Nursling. Nursling is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we bring the van.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Redbridge station is about 1.6 miles away. If the funeral is at a church such as Lord's Hill Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Nursling; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Nursling.
Wherever your wake is in SO16, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Station Road, Chambers Close and Cranmer Drive, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Nursling we cover include Hillyfields (1 mile south), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east), Maybush (1 mile south-east) and Coxford (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
A little further out are Princess Anne Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Nursling include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.5 miles east) and Oaklands Community School (0.6 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (2.9 miles north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Also in Nursling
Common questions in Nursling
Could you trade in St James' Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Nursling?
The closest is Redbridge station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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