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Funeral and wake catering in Swaythling, Southampton
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Swaythling.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Swaythling events
About our funeral and wake catering in Swaythling
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. We serve mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and scattering of ashes gatherings.
In Swaythling, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Swaythling (SO16, SO18, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Swaythling
It’s one less thing to organise.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Swaythling and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Swaythling station serves Swaythling directly.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Why choose a fish and chip van in Swaythling?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Swaythling, and we will check the date and send a price.
Swaythling: halls, homes and travel
Swaythling is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. Bookings in Swaythling come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Families holding a service at St. Mary's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The coast is within about 3 miles of Swaythling.
Anywhere in SO16, SO18 and SO17, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as High Road, Wide Lane and Lilac Road, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Swaythling, we cover Bassett Green (1 mile west), Mansbridge (1 mile east), North Stoneham (1 mile north), Portswood (1 mile south-west) and St Denys (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Shirley (3 miles south-west), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Swaythling includes Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.5 miles north) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Fleming Arms Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In winter, it’s dark in Swaythling by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Swaythling
Could you trade in Riverside Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Swaythling?
Swaythling has its own station: Swaythling station.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Swaythling?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
For event organisers in Swaythling
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Towns and villages near Swaythling
Other occasions in Swaythling
- 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