Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Southington events
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 Southington.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A chip van near Southington
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Southington
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For memorial gatherings and wakes at home, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Southington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Mention allergies you know about
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
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
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Wake catering near Southington
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a wake in Southington, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Southington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Overton station is about 1.1 miles away.
Anywhere in RG25, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Southington we cover include Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Within reach you’ll find Ladle Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (0.5 miles east)
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Sunset in Southington is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Perfect for your wake in Southington
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Southington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Southington
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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’ll work through them with you.
Questions from Southington
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Southington?
Overton station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Towns and villages near Southington
What else we do in Southington
- 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