Hampshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Knowle, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Knowle.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near Knowle
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Funeral and wake catering in Knowle, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. For family gatherings after a burial or cremation and scattering of ashes gatherings, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
For a wake near Knowle, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Arranging a wake in Knowle
Knowle is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Knowle is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Knowle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Knowle to Southampton (9 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles of Knowle.
Anywhere in PO17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Serotine Close, Boundary Walk and Park Approach; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Funtley (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north-west), Heathfield (2 miles south), Segensworth (2 miles west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Knowle Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Knowle include The Henry Cort Community College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Miners Arms (0.7 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Events we cater in Knowle
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Francis frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
Nearby places to Knowle
What else we do in Knowle
FAQs for Knowle
What’s the nearest station to Knowle?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is Knowle too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What affects the price in Knowle
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or PO17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow a little extra
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
For event organisers in Knowle
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In summer, a wake in Knowle has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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