Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Cowesfield Gate events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Cowesfield Gate.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Cowesfield Gate?
About our funeral and wake catering in Cowesfield Gate
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Whether it’s celebrations of life and gatherings at a village hall or club, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
Near Cowesfield Gate, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Organising for someone else?
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Perfect for your wake in Cowesfield Gate
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Dean station, about 2.4 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
Questions from Cowesfield Gate
Which station is closest to Cowesfield Gate?
Dean station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Cowesfield Gate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Cowesfield Gate: halls, homes and travel
Cowesfield Gate is about 6 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Cowesfield Gate or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of SO51 and SP5 and the streets around it. From Bunny Lane and Cowesfield or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.7 miles east).
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Sunset in Cowesfield Gate is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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