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Funeral and wake catering in Peartree Green, Southampton
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Peartree Green and the surrounding area.
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Peartree Green
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it’s gatherings after the committal and memorial events and anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a wake in a place like Peartree Green, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Peartree Green (SO19, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Peartree Green; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Common questions in Peartree Green
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at Peartree Green United Reform Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can the van come to Peartree Green?
Yes, we do. Peartree Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Build in time for delays
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Peartree Green
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Wakes in Peartree Green: venues and practical details
Peartree Green is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. In and around Peartree Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
For a service at a church like Peartree Green United Reform Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Peartree Green is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 2 miles of Peartree Green, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
For wakes in SO19 and SO14, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Sea Road, Hazel Road and Ailsa Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Itchen (1 mile south-east), Northam (1 mile north), St Mary's (1 mile west), Bitterne (1 mile north-east) and Sholing (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (4 miles north-west) and Eling (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.3 miles west). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Local schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (0.7 miles west) and Woolston School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Engineers Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Places near Peartree Green
Also in Peartree Green
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
For event organisers in Peartree Green
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 confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- 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