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Funeral and wake catering in Rogate, Hampshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Rogate? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Rogate
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Rogate
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after the committal and wakes at venues.
In a small place like Rogate, 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: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Rogate; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Rogate questions
How far is Rogate from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Rogate?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Places near Rogate
More for events in Rogate
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Rogate and the whole of Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Wakes in Rogate: venues and practical details
Rogate is about 4 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. People in Rogate book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Rogate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Rogate is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in GU31 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Red House Court, Habin Hill and Parsonage Estate or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Rogate we cover include Borden (1 mile north-east), Trotton Marsh (2 miles north-east), Hill Brow (2 miles north-west), Chithurst (2 miles east) and Durford Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles west) and Purbrook (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.7 miles west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles west). Open spaces near Rogate include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Rogate?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Rogate book the van for events such as:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
For family travelling by train, Liss station, about 3.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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