Perfect Spud shopfront on Bridge Road, Woolston

The perfect
jacket potato.

Crispy, fluffy and piled high with homemade fillings — the Bridge Road institution that's been feeding Southampton for over three decades.

The Perfect Spud shopfront on Bridge Road, Woolston

Our story

More than a takeaway — a Southampton institution.

Since 1987, Perfect Spud has had one simple mission: serve the crispiest, fluffiest, most comforting jacket potatoes in town. Over three decades on we've become a daily staple for generations of loyal regulars — from classic comfort like piping-hot baked beans and cheddar to our rotating daily specials.

We still cook our curry, bolognese and chilli from our own recipes every single day — never from a packet, never sitting under a lamp.

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The homemade stars

Cooked from our own recipes

Three fillings regulars travel for — slow-cooked in-house and ladled generously over a fluffy jacket spud.

Jacket potato topped with homemade chicken curry
Homemade · Hot

Chicken Curry

Our own curry, simmered low and slow — the recipe that built Perfect Spud's name.

£7.00

Jacket potato topped with homemade beef bolognese and melted cheese
Homemade · Hot

Beef Bolognese

Rich, slow-cooked beef ragù made fresh in our kitchen, piled high with melting cheese.

£6.50

Homemade chilli con carne with beef, beans and sweetcorn
Homemade · Hot

Chilli Con Carne

Properly spiced, properly hearty — homemade chilli that keeps regulars coming back.

£6.50

Why locals keep coming back

Honest food, done properly.

Homemade every day

Curry, bolognese and chilli cooked from scratch using our own recipes — not a single packet in sight.

Made to order

Your spud is loaded when you order it — fresh and hot, never sitting under a heat lamp.

Generous fillings

From plain & cheese to tuna supreme and prawn cocktail — over 50 fillings, sides and toppings.

Phone orders welcome

Ring ahead and we'll have it ready when you arrive — no app, no fuss, just a quick call.

Mon–Fri

Opening hours

Monday 11.30–1.30 · 5.00–9.00
Tuesday 11.30–1.30 · 5.00–9.00
Wednesday 11.30–1.30 · 5.00–9.00
Thursday 11.30–1.30 · 5.00–9.00
Friday 11.30–1.30 · 5.00–9.00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Find & call us

Phone orders023 8057 4212
Find us43 Bridge Road, Woolston, Southampton
Menu & directions
Call to order