Hampshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Romsey
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Romsey? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering for Romsey events
Funeral and wake catering in Romsey, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for memorial events and anniversaries and gatherings after the committal.
Wakes in Romsey are often at home or in a local hall. We park on the drive or in the hall car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Build in time for delays
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Romsey stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Wakes in Romsey: venues and practical details
Romsey is about 6 miles west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wakes in Romsey are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Swithun's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. With the A27 and A3057 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Romsey.
Wakes anywhere in SO51 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Station Road, Corn Market and Ashley Meadows; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Romsey sits on or near the A27 and A3057, so getting the van to your wake is simple. We also bring the van to wakes in North Baddesley (2 miles south-east), Toothill (2 miles south), Ashfield (2 miles south), Lee (2 miles south) and Upton (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (5 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles east) and Hedge End (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Extra (1.4 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Romsey include The Mountbatten School (0.9 miles south-east) and The Romsey School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Bishop Blaize Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- We cover Romsey and the whole of Hampshire
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Common questions in Romsey
We’re gathering after a service at St Swithun's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Romsey close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Nearby places to Romsey
Also in Romsey
- 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